Administrative Procedures Act Amendments
What changed between versions
New 'special adjudicative proceeding' process created for challenging permit orders and financial assurance determinations with specific timelines and procedures.
Added definitions for 'dispositive action', 'dispositive motion', 'financial assurance determination', and 'special adjudicative proceeding' to clarify administrative review terminology.
Stricter preservation requirements added - issues must be raised during public comment periods with specific citations to be considered in administrative reviews.
Established specific deadlines for filing petitions (30 days), appointing judges (within 30 days), and responding to motions (15-45 days depending on motion type).
New rules for granting intervention in special proceedings and standards for staying permit orders during appeals.
Technical corrections to cross-references between administrative procedure sections and clarification of appellate court jurisdiction.
