Scope and Construction

(1) Procedure Governed. 207 CMR 1.00 shall govern practice and procedure, except with respect to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations pursuant to 207 CMR 2.01: Petition for Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Regulations, before the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable under applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and except where a statute provides otherwise. (2) Definitions. As used in 207 CMR 1.00, except as otherwise required by the context: Adjudicatory Proceeding. As defined in M.G.L. c. 30A, § 1(1). Department. The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable. Electronic Medium. Any device used to transmit information electronically, including but not limited to facsimile and e-mail. Presiding Officer. The person who is designated to conduct hearings pursuant to the provisions of 207 CMR 1.06(6)(a). (3) Waiver. Where good cause appears, not contrary to statute, the Department may permit deviation from 207 CMR 1.00.