KRS 77.245: Variances may be permitted.

The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit the discharge of air contaminants to a

greater extent or for a longer time, or both, than permitted by KRS 77.150 to 77.175 or by

rules, regulations, or orders of the air pollution control board, if not of a g reater extent or

longer time than the hearing board or a court after a hearing before the hearing board

finds necessary pursuant to the provisions of KRS 77.245 to 77.275.