01 NCAC 01B .0208. CONTENTS OF PETITION

The petition should include the following information: (1) an indication of the subject area to which the petition is directed; for example, "This is a petition to hold a rulemaking hearing to amend rule .000 pertaining to Administrative Procedure Act filing requirements:" (2) either a draft of the proposed rule or a summary of its contents; (3) reasons for the proposal; (4) the effect on existing rules or orders; (5) any data supporting the proposal; (6) effect of the proposed rule on existing practices in the area involved including cost factors; (7) names of those most likely to be affected by the proposed rule with addresses if reasonably known; (8) name(s) and address(es) of petitioner(s). Any of the above may be waived at the discretion of the Secretary.