(1) DSHS may approve an exemption to a specific rule in this chapter if an:

(a) Assessment of the request concludes that the exemption will not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW, Developmental disabilities; and

(b) Evaluation of the request shows that the exemption will not adversely effect the quality of service, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons.

(2) Agencies and individual providers must retain a copy of each department-approved exemption.

(3) Actions regarding exemption requests are not subject to appeal.