MIL-STD-3007C
5.1.7 Waivers and Exemptions.
5.1.7.1
Definitions. A waiver provides authority to
deviate from a UFC requirement for no more than twelve months.
An exemption provides authority to deviate from a UFC
requirement indefinitely.
5.1.7.2
Normal Process. Unless the document is authorized
additionally by an agency other than the Army, Navy, Air Force,
or OSD (I&E), each service or defense agency may waive, exempt,
or deviate from requirements set forth in individual UFC for
projects operated by that service or agency. However, all
requests should be communicated to the technical proponents from
each service for collaboration and consistency. In general, the
signature authority for the service or agency in publishing the
document (ESEP representative) is the same authority that may
waive, exempt, or deviate from the requirements in that
document. This central coordination facilitates improvements in
the UFC by ensuring all requests are considered in future
document updates. However, each service or defense agency
maintains its own internal process for reviewing and granting
waivers, exceptions or deviations. This process typically
involves key stakeholders germane to the requirement in question
and may involve delegation of that authority. Navy activities
and Navy projects will use the process contained in Appendix A.
For the process for other services, please contact the agency.
5.1.7.3
Special Agency Authorization. If the document is
authorized by an additional agency, then all waivers,
exemptions, and deviations must be approved by that agency in
addition to the service or defense agency that operates the
project. All requests should also be communicated to the
technical proponents from each service for collaboration and
consistency. The signature authority for the service or agency
publishing the document (ESEP representative) and the additional
signature authority must agree to waive, exempt, or deviate from
the requirements in that document. This central coordination
facilitates improvements in the UFC by ensuring that all
requests are considered in future document updates.
5.2
MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS (UFGS).
5.2.1 UFGS System. The UFGS system includes all official
construction guide specifications currently maintained by the
participating organizations. There may be more than one guide
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