California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 114417.2

(a) Upon receipt of an application for a variance, the department shall determine whether the application is substantially complete and in compliance with Section 114417.1. Within 45 calendar days after submission of a complete application that complies with Section 114417.1, the department shall determine whether the alternate practice or procedure described in the application is satisfactory and at least the equivalent of the requirements of this part relating to preventing a health hazard.

(b) In the event that the department grants the variance, it shall issue to the applicant a variance letter that shall include, but not be limited to, the information specified in Section 114417.3.

(c) The department shall transmit a copy of its variance letter to all local enforcement agencies.