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.
Proposed Regulatory Text (draft)
text
[INSERT PROPOSED RULE LANGUAGE OR REDLINE]
Summary of Basis and Purpose
- Problem: [Describe current issue, harm, or gap].
- Authority: HRS § 91-6 (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.
Petitioners' Request
Petitioners respectfully request that [AGENCY]:
1) Acknowledge this petition and docket it under HRS § 91-6 petition procedures.
2) Initiate rulemaking consistent with the proposed language or convene a public process to consider it.
3) Provide written response per agency procedures.
Signature
Date: [DATE]
[NAME/TITLE]
[ORGANIZATION]
[ADDRESS / EMAIL / PHONE]
Hawaii-Specific Statutory References
- Hawaii Administrative Procedure Act: HRS § 91-1 et seq.
- Petition for rulemaking: HRS § 91-6
- Rulemaking procedures: HRS § 91-3
- Public hearing requirements: HRS § 91-3(a)
- Small business impact statements: HRS § 201M-2
[// GUIDANCE: For Hawaii matters, confirm the agency's specific rulemaking procedures under HRS Chapter 91 and any agency-specific rules for petition format and response timelines.]