N.J. Admin. Code § 1:14-9.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 1:14-9.2 - Public hearings

(a) Whenever a public hearing is required by statute or rule the judge may instruct the utility to secure an appropriate location for the hearing and to accomplish whatever public notice may be required by statute or rule.

(b) Unless a statute requires otherwise or the judge directs otherwise for good cause shown, public hearings shall be conducted during the evening after regular business hours or at some other time which would be convenient to those persons interested in the subject matter of the public hearing.

(c) The Clerk shall notify the parties to the proceeding of any public hearing and shall ensure that the proceeding is stenographically transcribed.

(d) Persons opposing or supporting petitions or tariff schedules may testify at public hearings. The judge may permit the utility or other parties to cross-examine these persons. Persons who testify at public hearings shall not be entitled to notice of any subsequent proceedings unless they qualify as a participant or intervenor under N.J.A.C. 1:1-16.

N.J. Admin. Code § 1:14-9.2