389.33—Processing of petition.
(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]