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from which the variance is sought, and that the plan adequately protects the health, safety, and welfare of recipients of services and otherwise meets all applicable statutory or regulatory standards. (f) A decision to grant a request for a general variance will identify the statutory or regulatory requirement involved by section number and subject matter and state the duration, terms, and conditions of the variance, including the steps the provider must take to achieve compliance before the variance expires. (g) A decision to deny a request for a general variance will be in writing and will state the reasons for the denial. The provider may reapply for a variance, addressing the department’s stated reasons for the denial or may request reconsideration under (k) of this section. (h) If a provider violates a condition of a general variance granted under this section, the department will send written notice to the provider that the variance is revoked. The notice will advise that the provider may request reconsideration under (k) of this section. (i) If the department grants a request for a general variance, the provider shall maintain a copy with their records, notify parents of children in care, and make it available to any person who wishes to review it. A general variance remains in effect for the duration stated, unless the department revokes the variance under (j) of this section. (j) The department will revoke a general variance if the department finds that the provider is not following its plan for achieving compliance, or is no longer able to adequately provide for the health, safety, and welfare of recipients of services during the term of the variance. If the department decides to revoke a variance, it will provide written notice of revocation to the provider, setting out the reasons for the department’s decision. The department will advise the provider of its right to request reconsideration under (k) of this section. A notice of revocation issued under this subsection is effective 30 days after the department issues the notice unless a request for reconsideration is submitted. Nothing in this subsection precludes the department from issuing a notice of immediate revocation if the department finds that the life, health, safety, or welfare of recipients of services is threatened. (k) If the department denies or revokes a variance the provider may submit a written request to the department for reconsideration of that decision. A request under this subsection must be submitted within 30 days after the department issues the denial or notice of revocation, and must include

(1) the requestor’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and, if available, electronic mail address and facsimile number;

(2) a summary of the department’s decision to be reviewed; and

(3) a clear and concise statement of the reason for the request, including

(A) a statement of the nature and scope of the requestor’s interests, and an explanation of how and to what extent those interests would be directly and adversely affected by the decision;