06-096-534 Me. Code R. § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 096-534-7 - Notice of Hearing
A. If the Operator requests a hearing, a notice of hearing will be issued by the Department. The notice must include:
(1) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the proceeding is being conducted;
(2) A reference to the particular substantive statutory and rule provisions involved;
(3) A short and plain statement of the nature and purpose of the proceeding and of the matters asserted;
(4) A concise list of the facts alleged that support the nature and purpose of the proceedings and matters asserted;
(5) A statement of the time and place of the hearing; and
(6) A statement of the manner and time within which evidence and argument may be submitted to the Department for consideration.
B. The notice shall include a copy of this rule.
C.Service. Notice under this section may be served upon the Operator by U.S. mail to the last known address of the Operator, in person by Department staff, by the sheriff or deputy sheriff within the appropriate county, or other delivery method whereby delivery can be confirmed.
D. Notice of the hearing will also be provided by U.S. mail to:
(1) The Legislators of the geographic area or areas affected by the issue;
(2) Intervenors;
(3) Persons who have made timely requests to be notified of a specific hearing; and
(4) Persons who have filed a written request, within the calendar year, to be notified of hearings.

06-096 C.M.R. ch. 534, § 7