Section 49-2-007 - PROTEST IN AN APPLICATION HEARING OR CASE007.01 Except for good cause shown, any person wishing to appear at and participate in an application hearing as a protesting party shall file a written protest with the Director 30 days prior to the date of hearing, unless the law or Department Rules provide otherwise, and shall show service of a copy of the written protest upon the applicant or its attorney. For purposes of this Section, good cause shall have the same meaning as is set forth in Section 006.03A of this Rule.007.02 All protests shall be subscribed and verified and shall include a statement binding the protestant to pay his, her or its proportionate share of the costs of the hearing under Section 011.06 of this Rule.49 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 007