A variance is an exception to compliance with some part of a safety and health standard granted by the Department of Energy (DOE) to a contractor.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
April 24, 2014
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Variance Fact Sheet explaining the following: what is a variance; what is a temporary variance; what is a permanent variance; what is a national defense variance; and how can a DOE Contractors apply for a variance?