R698-1-6. Petition Review and Disposition

  (1) The director shall promptly review and consider the petition and may:

  (a) meet with the petitioner;

  (b) consult with counsel or the Attorney General; or

  (c) take any action consistent with law that the agency deems necessary to provide the petition adequate review and due consideration.

  (2) The director may issue an order pursuant to Subsection 63G-4-503(6).

  (3) If the director orders an adjudicative proceeding under Subsection 63G-4-503(6):

  (a) the proceeding shall be formal and governed by the procedures of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, or other applicable law if a petition for intervention has been filed within the limits of Section R698-1-5; or

  (b) the proceeding may be designated as formal or informal and follow the appropriate procedures of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act,, agency rules or other applicable law if a petition for intervention has not been filed within the limits of Section R698-1-5.