8 CCR 1501-7-6 - Requests for Exemption

Should an agency find that a Federal program with which it must comply requires an exemption from this rule, a formal request in writing shall be submitted to the State CIO for review and determination.

A The agency exemption request must be submitted prior to developing, procuring, or deploying any technology or failing to comply with a requirement specified by OIT.

B The exemption shall only be for the portion of the Federal requirement that falls outside of the State policies and standards.

C Exemptions will only be made on a requirement-by-requirement basis for a project or program, and will not automatically cover an entire project.

D Considerations to be weighed by the State CIO or their designee in evaluating an agency request for exemption to enterprise architecture or data management standards include, but are not limited to:

(1) Agency business rationale for use of non-standard;

(2) The degree to which the requested non-standard would materially inhibit the State from ensuring that its information resources fit together in a statewide system capable of providing ready access to and sharing of information, computing or telecommunications resources;

(3) The degree to which the requested non-standard would interfere with the State's goal of acquiring and using enterprise information technology resources in the most integrated, interoperable, efficient and economical manner possible; and,

(4) Other factors deemed to be relevant by the State CIO.

Notes

8 CCR 1501-7-6