R746-1-103. Definitions

(1) "Applicant" means any person: (a) applying for a license, right, or authority; or (b) requesting agency action from the Commission. (2) "Commission" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 54-2-1(4). (3) "Complainant" means a person that files a complaint with the Commission, pursuant to R746-1-201. (4) "Division" means the Division of Public Utilities, State of Utah Department of Commerce. (5) "Intervenor" means a person that: (a) files with the Commission a petition for intervention in a pending matter; and (b) receives Commission approval to participate as a party. (6) "Office" means the Office of Consumer Services, State of Utah Department of Commerce. (7) "Party" means a person that is entitled to participate in a proceeding, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(f). (8) "Person" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(g). (9) "Presiding officer" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(h). (10)(a) "Proceeding" or "adjudicative proceeding" means an action before the Commission, initiated by: (i) a notice of agency action, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-201(1)(a); (ii) a request for agency action, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-201(1)(b); or (iii) a filing made pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 54-7-12(5). (b) "Proceeding" does not include: (i) an informal or preliminary inquiry or investigation undertaken by the Commission to determine whether a proceeding is warranted; or (ii) rulemaking pursuant to Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (11) "Respondent" means a person: (a) against whom a notice of agency action or request for agency action is directed; or (b) required, or permitted by statute, to respond to an application, petition, or other request for agency action. (12) "Responsive pleading" means any rejoinder to an initial pleading, including: (a) an answer; (b) a protest or opposition; or (c) other similar filing.