Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ATTORNEY GENERAL
Title 53 - MODEL RULES OF AGENCY PROCEDURE
Chapter 3 - Model Regulations and Procedures Governing Agency Declaratory Orders
Section 53-3-009 - Circumstances Under Which Agency will not Issue Declaratory Orders

Universal Citation: 53 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 3 ยง 009

Current through March 20, 2024

009.01 Grounds upon which the agency shall refuse to issue a declaratory order include, but are not limited to, the following:

009.01A The petition requests a declaratory order on a matter that is outside the scope of authority of the agency;

009.01B The petition requests review or appeal of a decision made by the agency in a contested case;

009.01C The petition requests a declaratory order on the effect of past conduct;

009.01D An investigation for purposes of a formal adjudication, a contested case, or a petition to issue, amend, or repeal regulations is pending before the agency involving the petitioner on substantially the same or similar facts or issues raised in the petition;

009.01E The petition seeks a declaration that a statute or rule or regulation is unconstitutional or invalid;

009.01F The issue raised in the petition has been settled by a change in circumstances or other means so as to render moot the need for a declaratory order;

009.01G An order would substantially prejudice the rights of a person or entity who would be a necessary party and who does not consent in writing to the determination of the matter by a declaratory order proceeding;

009.01H An order would not resolve the controversy or uncertainty; or

009.01I The question posed or facts presented are insufficiently specific, overly broad, or are otherwise inappropriate as a basis upon which to decide the matter.

009.02 Grounds upon which the agency may determine to refuse to issue a declaratory order include, but are not limited to, the following:

009.02A Refusal is necessary to assure adequate allocation of agency resources are available for issuing rulings on petitions raising questions of greater urgency or significance;

009.02B The question presented is of such complexity that the agency has had insufficient opportunity or resources to develop a fully matured ruling;

009.02C The petitioner fails to submit any additional information requested by the agency or submits such information after the date established by the agency;

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