N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 7:26H-2.6 - Answers and replies

(a) Any party against whom a petition is directed and who desires to contest the same or make any representation to the Department in connection therewith, except in the case of any rate proceeding instituted by a solid waste utility, shall file an answer in writing thereto with the Department in accordance with the following:

1. The answer shall be so drawn as to apprise the parties and the Department fully and completely of the nature of the defense and shall admit or deny specifically and in detail all material allegations of the petition; and

2. Matters alleged by way of affirmative defense shall be separately stated and numbered.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in these rules or order of the Department, an answer, if made, must be filed within 20 days after the service of the pleading against which it is directed. A party desiring to reply to an answer shall file the same with the Department within ten days after the service of the answer.

(c) Whenever the Department believes the public interest requires expedited procedure, it may shorten the time for any answer or reply.

(d) Upon motion on notice to all parties to the proceeding, the Department may, in its discretion, extend or shorten the time to file an answer or response.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-2.6