D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21 § 419

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 21, May 24, 2024

Rule 21-419 - STYLE OF PLEADINGS AND PETITIONS

419.1

All pleadings, notices, orders and other papers filed under the provisions of this Chapter shall be captioned "Before the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority."

419.2

A document shall contain the DC Water Docket Number if assigned.

419.3

Each petition filed under this Chapter shall be styled in the manner of pleadings as provided in this Section.

419.4

Each document shall contain a title appropriate to the proceedings which describe generally the type of document, such as one of the following:

In the Matter of the____________(Charges, Interest, Penalties, and Fees) for the water and sewer services rendered to ___________ (Property Address) owned by __________ (Name of Owner of Record) and occupied by __________(Name of Occupant)

419.5

Upon filing, each petition shall be given a docket number and shall become a matter of public record.

419.6

Each petition shall contain the following:

(a) Facts related to the water and sewer service account including the following:

(1) The account number;

(2) The service address;

(3) The name of the party who holds the account;

(4) The type of property and number of units;

(5) If petitioner is disputing billing charges, the date or range of dates of the bill(s) in dispute; and

(6) The number of people residing at the service address during the period of the disputed bill(s).

(b) A concise statement of the facts concerning the dispute;

(c) Supporting data, facts, or evidence upon which petitioner relies as justification for the dispute; and

(d) If petitioner is disputing billing charges, a request for adjustment of the water and sewer service charges.

D.C. Mun. Regs. Tit. 21, § 419

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 1300, 1315 (February 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 5358 (June 18, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13604 (12/17/2021)