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RULE 7. DECLARATORY RULINGS (a) Any interested person may petition the Commission for a declaratory order as to the applicability of any rule or order of the Commission. (b) The petition shall contain: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner. (2) A statement of the nature of the petitioner's interest, including reasons for the submission of the petition. (3) A designation of the specific provision, rule, or order in question. (4) A complete statement of the facts for which the petitioner feels the rule or order may be applicable. (5) A statement of the position or contention of the petitioner regarding application of the rule or order. (6) A memorandum of authorities, containing a full discussion of the reasons, including any legal authorities, in support of such position or contention. (c) Any petition that does not conform to the foregoing requirements may be rejected. (d) The Commission may, for good cause, refuse to issue a declaratory ruling and shall so state in writing the reasons for its refusal. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Commission may so refuse where: (1) The question is speculative or purely hypothetical and does not involve existing fact or facts, which can reasonably be expected to exist in the near future. (2) The issuance of the declaratory ruling may adversely affect the interests of the County of Hawaii, the Commission, the Department, or any of their officers or employees in any litigation which is pending or may reasonably be expected to arise. Litigation is pending in which the County of Hawaii, the Commission, the Department, its employees or officers, and the petitioners are parties. (3) The matter is not within the jurisdiction of the Commission. (e) Where any question of law is involved, the Commission may refer the matter to the corporation counsel. It may also obtain the assistance of other agencies where necessary or desirable. (f) Upon the disposition of the petition, the petitioner shall be informed in writing by the Commission. Page 7