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PETITION FOR RULEMAKING

To: [AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS / E-FILING PORTAL]

Petitioners

[NAME/ENTITY], [CONTACT INFORMATION]

Relief Requested

Petitioners request that [AGENCY] initiate rulemaking to [ADOPT/AMEND/REPEAL] [CITATION OR SUBJECT], by issuing the proposed regulatory text below, or substantially similar language, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. Section 25-15-204.

Proposed Regulatory Text (draft)

text
[INSERT PROPOSED RULE LANGUAGE OR REDLINE]

Summary of Basis and Purpose

  • Problem: [Describe current issue, harm, or gap].
  • Authority: Ark. Code Ann. Section 25-15-204 (petition for rulemaking); [Agency organic statute citations].
  • Solution: [Brief statement of how proposed rule addresses problem].
  • Benefits: [Public interest benefits, safety, compliance clarity, cost savings].

Supporting Legal and Policy Grounds

1) Statutory authority: [Cite organic statute provisions authorizing rule].
2) Consistency with existing framework: [Explain alignment or necessary revisions].
3) Preemption/interaction: [If applicable].
4) Economic/operational impacts: [Summarize data; attach exhibits].
5) Public interest factors: [Health/safety/consumer protection/fairness].

Evidence and Exhibits

  • Exhibit 1: Factual data/technical studies.
  • Exhibit 2: Economic analysis (cost/benefit summary).
  • Exhibit 3: Stakeholder letters/support.
  • Exhibit 4: Comparative jurisdiction/agency approaches.
  • Exhibit 5: Draft rule text markup.

Arkansas-Specific Procedural Requirements

  • Under Ark. Code Ann. Section 25-15-204, any interested person may petition an agency requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule.
  • The agency must consider the petition within 30 days and either deny the petition in writing, stating reasons, or initiate rulemaking proceedings.
  • If the agency initiates rulemaking, it must follow the notice and comment procedures under Ark. Code Ann. Section 25-15-203.
  • Proposed rules must be filed with the Secretary of State and published in the Arkansas Register.

Petitioners' Request

Petitioners respectfully request that [AGENCY]:
1) Acknowledge this petition and docket it under Ark. Code Ann. Section 25-15-204.
2) Consider the petition within 30 days as required by statute.
3) Initiate rulemaking consistent with the proposed language or convene a public process to consider it.
4) Provide written response per statutory requirements.

Signature

Date: [DATE]
[NAME/TITLE]
[ORGANIZATION]
[ADDRESS / EMAIL / PHONE]

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