Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 168.200 – Commencement of an Action | Midpage
§ 168.200
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 168.200
Commencement of an Action
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Sections 4, 22(b), 39(f), 39(i) and 39.3(e) of the Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5/4, 22(b), 39(f), 39(i), and 39.3(e)].ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
a) A complainant may commence a contested case by serving on all parties a statement of noncompliance which shall state allegations of noncompliance, set forth facts which constitute alleged violations of a statute or Agency rules, and which are the basis of the complainant's action.
b) Written response to the statement of noncompliance may be filed by a respondent and must be served on all parties within 21 days after service of the statement of noncompliance. If a respondent fails to respond, each alleged violation of a statute or Agency rule by the respondent shall be deemed to have been denied.