Section Env-WMC 206.04 - Processing of Rulemaking Petitions(a) Upon receipt of a petition to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule, the council shall proceed in accordance with RSA 541-A:4.(b) The petition shall be granted and a rulemaking proceeding shall be initiated if the council determines that the proposed action is:(1) Consistent with state and federal law and policy; and(2) In the best interests of the state, specifically including those who may appear before the council in any proceeding.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-WMC 206.04