Section 21-419. STYLE OF PLEADINGS AND PETITIONS

 

419.1All pleadings, notices, orders and other papers filed under the provisions of this chapter shall be captioned "Before the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority."

 

419.2A document shall contain the WASA Docket Number if assigned.

 

419.3Each petition filed under this chapter shall be notarized and shall be styled in the manner of pleadings as provided in this section.

 

419.4Each document shall contain a title appropriate to the proceedings which describe generally the type of document, such as one of the following:

 

In the Matter of the _________________ (Charges, Interest, Penalties, and Fees) for the water and sewer services rendered to ___________________________ (Property Address) owned by ________________________ (Name of Owner of Record) and occupied by _____________ (Name of Occupant)

 

419.5Upon filing, each petition shall be given a docket number and shall become a matter of public record.

 

419.6Each petition shall contain the following:

 

(a)Facts related to the water and sewer service account including the following:

 

(1)The account number;

 

(2)The service address;

 

(3)The name of the party who holds the account;

 

(4)The type of property and number of units;

 

(5)The date of the last bill; and

 

(6)The number of people residing at the service address during the period of the disputed bill.

 

(b)A concise statement of the facts concerning the disputed charges;

 

(c)Supporting data, facts, or evidence upon which petitioner relies as justification for disputing the water and sewer service charges; and

 

(d)A request for adjustment of the water and sewer service charges.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 1300, 1315 (February 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 5358 (June 18, 1999).