Request for Administrative Hearing

A Request for Administrative Hearing is a legal document submitted by a person or entity who has been adversely affected by an agency action, such as the issuance of a Notice of Violation or the denial of a permit. The request typically includes a description of the agency action, the reasons for the request, and the relief sought. The purpose of the request is to invoke the agency’s administrative hearing process, which provides an opportunity for the affected party to present evidence and arguments before an impartial hearing officer. The hearing process is typically governed by the agency’s regulations and may involve pre-hearing conferences, discovery, and witness testimony. The hearing officer will then issue a written decision, which may be appealed to a higher level of review. Requests for Administrative Hearing are an important tool for ensuring that agency actions are fair and reasonable, and that affected parties have an opportunity to be heard. They can also help to develop a record for future legal challenges.