I need to apply to the IRS for a waiver of the rollover period (which
is normally 60 days from the date of distribution) so that I can
replace the money without incurring either a tax liability or a
penalty. (This is a traditional IRA.)

I understand tax code sections 408(d)(3)(I) and 402(c)(3)both provide
a waiver provision.

What do I have to do to get this WAIVER?

P.S.  I am visually impaired so it takes a lot of time to wade through text.

http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw155.html

"You must complete the rollover by the 60th day following the day on
which you receive the distribution. (This 60-day period is extended
for the period during which the distribution is in a frozen deposit in
a financial institution). The IRS may waive the 60 day requirement
where failure to do so would be against equity or good conscience,
such as in the event of a casualty, disaster, or other event beyond
your reasonable control. To obtain the waiver in most cases, a request
for a letter ruling must be made. A user fee of $95.00 will apply see
Revenue Procedure 2005-8 (within IRS Bulletin 2005-1) ."