020-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-4 - Initiation of Proceeding

(a) All hearings before the Council shall be held pursuant to these rules, the provisions of the Act, and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act (WAPA).

(b) All hearings, other than rulemaking and rehearing proceedings, may be initiated by:

(i) The filing of an application pursuant to W.S. 35-12-109(a) of the Act.

(ii) The initiative of the Council.

(iii) Petition to the Council.

(c) Persons requesting a hearing shall file two (2) copies of the written petition directed to and served upon both the Chairman of the Council and the Director. Original service shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. Thereafter, all service shall be in accordance with the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure (WRCP).

(d) The petition for hearing shall set forth:

(i) Name and address of the person making the request and the name and address of his attorney, if any.

(ii) The action, decision, order or permit upon which a hearing is requested.

(iii) A statement in ordinary, but concise language of the facts on which the request is based, including whenever possible particular reference to the statutes, rules or orders that the petitioner alleges have been violated.

(iv) A request for hearing before the Council.

(e) A copy of the petition shall be served on any party who appeared in prior proceedings pertaining to the same matter.

(f) The Council shall consider the petition at its next scheduled meeting unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. After presentation of the arguments in support of and in opposition to the petition for hearing, the Council shall:

(i) Schedule a hearing with reasonable notice; or

(ii) Request additional information of the parties; or

(iii) Deny the petition and provide a statement of reasons for denial.

020-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-4