49 C.F.R. § 389.33 Processing of petition.
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) Unless the Administrator otherwise specifies, no public hearing, argument, or other proceeding is held directly on a petition before its disposition under this section. (b) Grants. If the Administrator determines that the petition contains adequate justification, he/she initiates rule making action under this Subpart B. (c) Denials. If the Administrator determines that the petition does not justify rule making, he/she denies the petition. (d) Notification. Whenever the Administrator determines that a petition should be granted or denied, the Office of the Chief Counsel prepares a notice of that grant or denial for issuance to the petitioner, and the Administrator issues it to the petitioner. [35 FR 9209, June 12, 1970, as amended at 53 FR 2036, Jan. 26, 1988]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 389—RULEMAKING PROCEDURES—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
Subpart B—Procedures for Adoption of Rules
§ 389.33 Processing of petition.