N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-2.4

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

Section 7:26H-2.4 - Petitions

(a) All petitions shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter to the extent applicable; shall clearly and concisely state the facts and relief sought; shall cite by appropriate reference the statute or other authority under which the Department's action is sought; and shall contain such information or statements as may be required by statute, rule or order of the Department.

(b) Petitions directed to particular respondents shall conclude with a direction that the respondent act in accordance with the demands set forth in the petition or file and serve an answer within 20 days in accordance with these rules.

(c) Where relief sought in a petition also requires the approval or authorization of any other State or Federal regulatory body, the petition to the Department shall so state and include the following:

1. The current status of the application;

2. If the application to the other regulatory body or bodies has already been filed, a copy of each such application shall be attached to the petition to the Department together with a copy of any order or certificate issued relating thereto; and

3. If such an application or an amendment to that application is filed with another State or Federal regulatory body subsequent to the date of the filing with the Department but prior to its determination, three copies of such application or amendments, together with three copies of any order or certificate issued relating thereto, shall be filed with the Department and served upon other parties of record.

(d) A petitioner may join in a single petition more than one request for relief, unless the Department, in its discretion, sever matters so joined for hearing and determination or take such other action as may be in the public interest.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-2.4

Administrative change.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 3948(a).