Section 49-6-003 - DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Rule, the following additional definitions shall apply:
003.01 Consensus means unanimous concurrence among the interests represented on a negotiated rulemaking committee unless the committee agrees upon another specified definition.003.02 Convenor means a person who impartially assists the Department in determining whether establishment of a negotiated rulemaking committee is feasible and appropriate for a particular rulemaking procedure.003.03 Facilitator means a person who impartially aids in the discussion and negotiations among the members of a negotiated rulemaking committee to develop a proposed rule. A facilitator shall not have decisionmaking authority.003.04 Interest means, with respect to an issue or matter, multiple parties that have a similar point of view or that are likely to be affected in a similar manner.003.05 Negotiated rulemaking means rulemaking through the use of a negotiated rulemaking committee.003.06 Negotiated rulemaking committee means an advisory committee established to consider and discuss issues for the purpose of reaching a consensus in the development of a proposed rule.003.07 Person means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, agency, or public or private organization of any character.003.08 Rule or regulation means any rule, regulation, or standard issued by the Department, including the amendment or repeal thereof whether with or without prior hearing, and designed to implement, interpret, or make specific the law enforced or administered by it or governing its organization or procedure, but not including rules and regulations concerning the internal management of the Department not affecting private rights, private interests, or procedures available to the public and not including permits, certificates of public convenience and necessity, franchises, rate orders and rate tariffs, and any rules of interpretation thereof. For the purpose of this Rule, every rule and regulation which shall prescribe a penalty shall be presumed to have general applicability or to affect private rights and interests.49 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 6, § 003