§ 1021.92. Procedural motions.
(a) This section applies to motions pertaining to the procedural aspects of a case, including motions for continuance, for expedited consideration, for extensions of time in which to file documents and for stay of proceedings.
(b) Procedural motions do not require verification.
(c) Procedural motions shall contain a statement indicating the nonmoving partys position on the relief requested or a statement that the moving party, after a reasonable effort, has been unable to determine the nonmoving partys position.
(d) If all parties consent to the relief requested, the request may be embodied in a letter, provided the letter indicates the consent of the other parties.
(e) Procedural requests, whether in letter or motion form, shall be accompanied by a proposed order.
(f) A response to a procedural motion shall be filed with the Board within 15 days of the date of service of the motion unless otherwise ordered by the Board.
(g) Procedural motions may not be accompanied by supporting memoranda of law unless otherwise ordered by the Board.
(h) Subsection (b) supersedes 1 Pa. Code § 33.12 (relating to verification). Subsections (c) and (e) supersedes 1 Pa. Code § 35.177 (relating to the scope and contents of motions). Subsection (d) supersedes 1 Pa. Code § 35.179 (relating to objections to motions).
Authority The provisions of this § 1021.92 amended under section 5(c) of the Environmental Hearing Board Act (35 P.S. § 7515(c)).
Source The provisions of this § 1021.92 amended September 3, 1999, effective September 4, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 4683; amended June 28, 2002, effective June 29, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 3085; amended November 29, 2002, effective November 30, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5883; amended May 17, 2024, effective May 18, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 2776. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (411275).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 1021.12 (relating to extensions of time); 25 Pa. Code § 1021.32 (relating to filing); 25 Pa. Code § 1021.95 (relating to miscellaneous motions); and 25 Pa. Code § 1021.133 (relating to reopening of record).
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