(a) Upon application therefor, the director may waive any requirement of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-1402, and amendments thereto. Applications for a waiver shall be submitted to the director. If the director determines that such compliance is financially or environmentally impractical, the director may waive such requirement. The director shall render a decision regarding any application submitted pursuant to this section within 60 days of receipt thereof.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by rules and regulations adopted by the director, proceedings to consider a waiver under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.

(c) Appeals from the decision of the director shall be governed by the provisions of the Kansas judicial review act.