R746-1-103. Definitions

  (1) "Applicant" means any person:

  (a) applying for a license, right, or authority; or

  (b) requesting agency action from the Commission.

  (2) "Commission" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 54-2-1(4).

  (3) "Complainant" means a person that files a complaint with the Commission, pursuant to R746-1-201.

  (4) "Division" means the Division of Public Utilities, State of Utah Department of Commerce.

  (5) "Intervenor" means a person that:

  (a) files with the Commission a petition for intervention in a pending matter; and

  (b) receives Commission approval to participate as a party.

  (6) "Office" means the Office of Consumer Services, State of Utah Department of Commerce.

  (7) "Party" means a person that is entitled to participate in a proceeding, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(f).

  (8) "Person" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(g).

  (9) "Presiding officer" is defined at Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-103(1)(h).

  (10)(a) "Proceeding" or "adjudicative proceeding" means an action before the Commission, initiated by:

  (i) a notice of agency action, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-201(1)(a);

  (ii) a request for agency action, pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-201(1)(b); or

  (iii) a filing made pursuant to Utah Code Subsection 54-7-12(5).

  (b) "Proceeding" does not include:

  (i) an informal or preliminary inquiry or investigation undertaken by the Commission to determine whether a proceeding is warranted; or

  (ii) rulemaking pursuant to Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

  (11) "Respondent" means a person:

  (a) against whom a notice of agency action or request for agency action is directed; or

  (b) required, or permitted by statute, to respond to an application, petition, or other request for agency action.

  (12) "Responsive pleading" means any rejoinder to an initial pleading, including:

  (a) an answer;

  (b) a protest or opposition; or

  (c) other similar filing.