HAR §5-1-40. Amendment of documents and dismissal

If any document initiating, or filed in, a contested case is not in substantial conformity with the applicable rules of the department as to the document's contents, or is otherwise insufficient, the department, on its own motion, or on motion of any party, may strike the document, or require its amendment. If amended, the document shall be effective as of the date of the original filing. [Eff Jan. 13, 1993] (Auth: HRS §§28-10.8, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §91-9) 1-15 §5-1-43 §5-1-41 Retention of documents by the department. All documents filed with or presented to the department shall be retained in the files of the department, except that the department may permit the withdrawal of original documents upon submission of properly authenticated copies to replace the original documents. [Eff Jan. 16, 1993] (Auth: HRS §§28-10.8, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §91-9) §5-1-42 Filed documents available for public inspection; exceptions. (a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, rule, or order of the department, all information contained in any pleading, submittal, petition, application, charge, statement, recommendation, report, map, exception, brief, memorandum, or other document filed with the department pursuant to the requirements of a statute or rule or order of this department shall be available for inspection by the public after final decision. (b) Confidential treatment may be requested where authorized by statute. For good cause shown, the presiding officer shall grant such a request. (c) When permitted or authorized, matters of public record may be inspected in the appropriate offices of the department during regular office hours. [Eff Jan. 16, 1993 ] (Auth: HRS §§28-10.8, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §91-9)