Appeal of a Refusal to Publish or Register a Rule or Rule Change

(1) An agency may request a review of an office refusal to publish or register a rule or rule change by filing a written petition for review with the director. (2) The director shall grant or deny the petition within 20 days, and respond in writing giving the reasons for any denial. (3) The agency may appeal the decision of the director by filing a written appeal to the executive director of the Department of Government Operations within 20 days of receipt of the director's decision. The executive director shall respond within 20 days affirming or reversing the director's decision.