Section 10-5-21 - Rule change petitions, procedures(a) Any person or agency may petition the commission for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule. The petition shall set forth the text of any proposed rule or amendment desired or specify the rule, the repeal of which is desired and state concisely the nature of petitioner's interest in the subject matter and the reasons for seeking the change. A petition that is not in substantial compliance with these rules or is otherwise insufficient shall not be considered by the commission.(b) Petitions for rulemaking shall become matters of public record upon filing. The commission shall either deny the petition in writing or initiate public rulemaking procedures as soon as practicable. No other public hearing, oral arguments, or other form of proceeding shall be held as a result of the petition. Where the commission determines that the petition discloses sufficient reasons in support of the relief requested to justify the institution of public rulemaking proceeding, the procedures to be followed shall be as set forth in this chapter. Where the commission determines that the petition does not disclose sufficient reasons to justify the institution of public rulemaking procedures, or where the petition for rulemaking fails in material respect to comply with the requirements of these rules, the commission shall deny the petition and the petitioner will be so notified, together with the grounds for denial. The provisions of this section shall not operate to prevent the commission, on its own motion, from acting on any matter disclosed in any petition. [Eff 7/30/81; comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HRS § 91-2) (Imp: HRS § 91-6)