Summary


Section R151-4-109 is amended to clearly state that the elements in Subsection R151-4-109(1) do not apply to a request for agency review. Changes are made to Section R151-4-401 to clarify and simplify the administrative filing process. This rule is amended to: 1) remove the requirement to file pleadings with both the agency and any administrative law judge (ALJ), instead requiring only a filing with the agency; 2) treat filings by fax and email the same way, and 3) delete previous subpart (D) that appears redundant. With the removal of the requirement to file with any ALJ. Section R151-4-402 is amended to clarify that service must also be made on any ALJ assigned to the case (since the requirement to file a document with any ALJ has been deleted). For clarity, Section R151-4-504 spells out the expert requirement rather than making a reference to URCP 26. Section R151-4-707 is updated to essentially mirror the URCP in stating that for good cause and with appropriate safeguards, the presiding officer has discretion to permit electronic testimony by contemporaneous transmission from a different location in formal proceedings. This rule with respect to informal proceedings is amended to clarify that electronic testimony is acceptable (removing the word "generally") and is amended to reflect the ability of any ALJ to implement appropriate safeguards on electronic testimony. Section R151-4-901 corrects outdated references and note that the 30-day deadline for filing an agency review request may be extended only for good cause. Technical changes are made to Section R151-4-903 to make the language consistent with Section R151-4-907.