935 Mass. Reg. 500.830

Current through Register 1519, April 12, 2024

Section 500.830 - Petitions for the Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Regulations

(1) Any interested Person may file a petition with the Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 4, for the adoption, amendment or repeal of any regulation. Such petition shall be submitted in written and electronic form, be signed by the petitioner or petitioner's representative, and include the following information:

(a) The name, address, and relevant contact information for the petitioner or the petitioner's representative;

(b) The petitioner's specific interest in the regulation;

(c) The petitioner's request for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation, including proposed regulatory language;

(d) If the request is to amend an existing regulation, a copy of the existing regulation with changes clearly marked on paper and electronic copies; and

(e) The reasons for the request including, but not limited to, citation to any relevant legal authority, arguments and evidence, including data, that supports the request.

(2) After receipt of a petition for submitted in accordance with 935 CMR 500.830, the Commission may consider the petition at an open meeting pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 20, and determine, in its discretion, whether to take any action on or as a result of the petition. The Commission may also delegate the review of petitions to its Executive Director.

(3) Within a reasonable time, the Commission or a Commission Delegee will notify the petitioner as to its determination, if any, concerning the petition.

(4) The submission of a petition for the adoption, amendment or repeal of any regulation pursuant to 935 CMR 500.830(1), and any action, inaction, determination or notice by the Commission pursuant to 935 CMR 500.830(2) with respect thereto, shall not constitute the adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation, unless or until regulations are duly promulgated by the Commission in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, State Administrative Procedure Act, and 950 CMR 20.00: Preparing and Filing Regulations, and the regulatory process requirements of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.