Section 51-17-004 - Establishment of a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; criteriaThe Board may establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to negotiate and develop a proposed rule if the Board determines that the use of the negotiated rulemaking procedure is in the public interest. In making that determination, the Board shall consider whether:
004.01 There is a need for the rule.004.02 There are a limited number of identifiable interest that will be significantly affected by the rule.004.03 There is a reasonable likelihood that a committee can be convened with a balanced representation of persons who:004.03A Can adequately represent the interests identified; and004.03B Are willing to negotiate in good faith to reach a consensus on the proposed rule.004.04 There is a reasonable likelihood that a committee will reach a consensus on the proposed rule within a fixed period of time.004.05 The negotiated rulemaking procedure will not unreasonably delay the notice of proposed formal rulemaking and the issuance of the final rule pursuant to the APA.004.06 The Board has adequate resources and is willing to commit those resources, including technical assistance, to the committee.004.07 The Board, to the maximum extent possible consistent with the legal obligations of the Board, will use the consensus of the committee as the basis for the rule proposed by the Board in the formal rulemaking process of the APA.51 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 17, § 004