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 Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-174.

Proposed Regulatory Text (draft)

text
[INSERT PROPOSED RULE LANGUAGE OR REDLINE]

Summary of Basis and Purpose

• Problem: [Describe current issue, harm, or gap].
• Authority: Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-174 (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.

Connecticut-Specific Procedural Requirements

• Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-174, any interested person may petition an agency requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any regulation.
• The agency shall within 60 days either deny the petition in writing, stating reasons, or initiate regulation-making proceedings.
• If the agency initiates rulemaking, it must follow the notice and comment procedures under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-168.
• Proposed regulations must be reviewed by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee.

Petitioners' Request

Petitioners respectfully request that [AGENCY]:
1) Acknowledge this petition and docket it under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-174.
2) Consider the petition within 60 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]