SECTION 317:1-1-11. Requests for declaratory ruling  


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  • (a)   Any person may petition the Authority for a declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any of this Chapter or any order of the Authority. The purpose of a declaratory ruling is to explain, or clarify, a rule or an order of the Authority in relation to a particular matter. A request for a declaratory ruling must include the following information:
    (1)   Name and address of the person making the request;
    (2)   Name and address of the organization the person represents, if applicable;
    (3)   A description of the problem or issue which made it necessary to request a declaratory ruling;
    (4)   The numbers and headings used to identify the rule or the order on which the declaratory ruling is sought.
    (b)   The Authority will consider each petition submitted and, within a reasonable time after the submission thereof, either deny the petition in writing, stating its reasons for such denial, or issue a declaratory order on the matters contained in the petition.
    (c)   The Authority Board may provide others with written notice of the request for a declaratory ruling and give them an opportunity to respond in writing within 15 days.
[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 3605, eff 6-15-94 through 7-14-95 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 3099, eff 7-27-95]