In order to grant exemptions in accordance with 10 CFR 50.12, special circumstances must be present. Special circumstances per 10 CFR 50.12 that apply to this exemption request are 10 CFR 50.12(a)(2)(ii) and (v). Special circumstances, per 10 CFR 50.12(a)(2)(ii), are present when: "[a]pplication of the regulation in the particular circumstances would not serve the underlying purpose of the rule or is not necessary to achieve the underlying purpose of the rule." Sections IV.F.2.b and IV.F.2.c of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E require licensees to exercise onsite and offsite plans biennially with full or partial participation by each offsite authority having a role under the plan. The underlying purposes of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E, Sections IV.F.2.b and IV.F.2.c are to require licensees to exercise onsite and offsite plans with offsite authority participation to test and maintain interfaces among affected State and local authorities and the licensee.