5428.1 Any affected ANC objecting to the approval of an application shall notify the Board in writing of its intention to object and the grounds for the objection within the protest period. The initial protest letter filed by the ANC shall state all appropriateness grounds that the ANC intends to raise, and any other legal issue related to the application.

5428.2 Protests submitted by the ANC shall be signed by the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson or any other person authorized to sign a protest by the ANC's bylaws, or a resolution adopted by the ANC.

5428.3 The protest shall state the name and position of the designated representative who shall receive correspondence from the Board on behalf of the ANC.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 002136 (February 20, 2026).