SECTION 165:5-21-3. Application and notice requirements for Petroleum Storage Tank cases

(a)   Every case will start with the filing of an application in the Court Clerk's Office. The following must be on the application:

(1)   A caption with the heading of "Before the Corporation Commission of the State of Oklahoma."

(2)   The name of the applicant(s).

(3)   The relief sought (what the applicant wants done).

(4)   The docket and case number.

(b)   The application must have four numbered parts as follows:

(1)   The first part must have (i) the applicant's name, address, and telephone number of his attorney or designated representative; (ii) the nature of the applicant's interest in the subject matter of the case; and (iii) the name and address of each person (if any) named as respondent(s).

(2)   The second part must have the allegation of facts which are important to the case. The allegations must be stated simply in numbered subparagraphs as necessary for clarity.

(3)   The third part must have the citations of statutes, rules, orders, and decided cases authorizing the relief sought.

(4)   The fourth part must have a short and concise statement of what the applicant(s) wants the Commission to do.

(c)   The application must be signed by the applicant or, an authorized agent of the applicant or by the attorney for the applicant. The address and telephone number of the person signing must be under the signature. The person signing the application shall be deemed to certify that:

(1)   He has read the application; and

(2)   To the best of his knowledge, formed after reasonable inquiry, the facts contained in the application are true; and

(3)   That the application is not filed to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless expense.

(d)   A document may be served on a party of record by regular mail or in person. When an attorney has appeared of record for a person, all subsequent service shall be on the attorney.

(e)   Every application and notice of hearing shall be served on the respondent and the Judicial and Legislative Services staff counsel by certified mail by the person filing the application; publication is not required. Thereafter, every document shall be served by regular mail upon all parties.

(f)   A certificate of service will be included on every document. The certificate shall contain a list of the persons to whom a copy of the document was mailed, postage prepaid, or to whom it was hand delivered.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 829, eff 1-25-99 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 2807, eff 7-15-99; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 946, eff 10-1-18]