Sec.16-1-46. Form

The form to be followed in the filing of petitions and applications under this section will vary to the extent necessary to provide for the nature of the legal rights, duties or privileges involved therein. Nevertheless, all petitions and applications shall include the following components:

(a) Statement of application. Each petition or application shall incorporate a statement setting forth clearly and concisely the authorization or other relief sought. The statement shall cite by appropriate reference the statutory provision or other authority under which such authorization or relief is to be granted by the Authority. In addition to the specific requirements for particular types of petitions and applications that may hereinafter be stated, the statement of application shall further set forth:

(1) The exact legal name of each person seeking the authorization or relief and the address or principal place of business of each such person. If any applicant or petitioner is a corporation, trust association or other organized group, it shall also give the state under the laws of which it was created or organized.

(2) The name, title, address and telephone number of the attorney or other person to whom correspondence or communications in regard to the petition or application are to be addressed. Notice, orders and other papers may be served upon the person so named; and such service shall be deemed to be service upon the petitioner or applicant.

(3) A concise and explicit statement of the facts on which the Authority is expected to rely in granting the authorization or other relief sought, including the public convenience and necessity thereof.

(4) An explanation of any unusual circumstances involved in the petition or application, to which the Authority will be expected to direct its particular attention, including the existence of emergency conditions or any request for the granting of interlocutory relief by way of an interim order in the proceeding.

(b) Annexed materials. There shall be attached to the petition or application any exhibits, sworn written testimony, data, models, illustrations and all other materials that the petitioner or applicant deems necessary or desirable to support the granting of the petition or application. In addition, such annexed materials shall also include such exhibits, sworn written testimony, and other data that any statute or these rules may require.

(Effective December 21, 1971; Amended February 5, 2016)