AUTHORITY: Implementing provisions of Section 5-15(a) of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/5-15(a)]; reflecting requirements set out in Section 20-5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act [5 ILCS 430/20-5(d-6)] and Sections 1-70, 1-75, 1-80 and 1-120 of the Illinois Power Agency Act [20 ILCS 3855/1-25, 1-70, 1-75, 1-80 and 1-120]; and furthering policy of and implementing Sections 1-20(b)(22) and 1-25 of the Illinois Power Agency Act [20 ILCS 3855/1-20(b)(22) and 1-25)].ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY
a) Proposed rules shall be drafted by the Agency's legal counsel with appropriate participation of other agency staff members. Proposed rules are circulated to the Director and other appropriate Agency staff members for review and comment. Final adopted rules shall only be approved by the Director.
b) Any interested person may request that the Agency make, amend or repeal an Agency rule.
1) The request shall be addressed to:
2) The request shall contain a clear statement of reasons for the proposed rule, amendment or repeal and the exact language of the suggested new rule or amendment. The request shall also contain contact information for the submitting individual or entity, including name, address, telephone number and electronic mail address.
3) At least two copies shall be sent or delivered to the Director at the Agency's Chicago office. Any request filed in accordance with this Section shall be considered by the Director and the requestor shall be notified in writing as to its disposition. Any person may send a copy via electronic mail instead of two paper copies.
4) If, within 30 days after submission of the request to the Agency, the Agency has not initiated rulemaking proceedings in accordance with Section 5-35 of the IAPA, the request shall be deemed to have been denied.