Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16-50j-39

Current through March 14, 2024

Section 16-50j-39 - Filing requirements

(a)General.

Any interested person may at any time request a declaratory ruling of the Council with respect to the applicability to such person of any statute, or the validity or applicability of any regulation, final decision, or order enforced, administered, or promulgated by the Council. Such request shall be addressed to the Council and sent to the principal office of the Council by mail or delivered in person during normal business hours. The request shall state clearly and concisely the substance and nature of the request; it shall identify the statute, regulation, final decision, or order concerning which the inquiry is made and shall identify the particular aspect to which the inquiry is directed. The request for a declaratory ruling shall be accompanied by a statement of any data, facts, and arguments that support the position of the person making the inquiry. Where applicable, Sections 16-50j-13 to 16-50j-17, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies govern requests for participation in the proceeding.

(b)Form and content.

The form to be followed in the filing of petitions may vary to the extent necessary to provide for the nature of the legal rights, duties, or privileges involved therein, and to the extent necessary to comply with statutory requirements. Nevertheless, all petitions shall include the following components:

(1) the purpose for which the petition is being made;

(2) the statutory authority for such petition;

(3) the exact legal name of each person seeking the authorization or relief and the address or principal place of business of each such person. If any petitioner is a corporation, trust association, or other organized group, it shall also give the state under the laws of which it was created or organized;

(4) the name, title, address, and telephone number of the attorney or other person to whom correspondence or communications in regard to the petition are to be addressed. Notice, orders, and other papers may be served upon the person so named, and such service shall be deemed to be service upon the petitioner;

(5) such information as may be required under the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Public Utilities Environmental Standards Act, chapter 277a of the Connecticut General Statutes;

(6) such information as any department or agency of the state exercising environmental controls may, by regulation require;

(7) such information as the petitioner may consider relevant; and

(8) such additional information as the Council may request.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16-50j-39

Effective March 7, 1989; Amended September 7, 2012