Significant Numbers.

(a)

In ascertaining if “significant numbers” of eligible beneficiaries have petitioned the political subdivision for reconsideration of the subdivision's designation of a particular CAA, the political subdivision must consider the following factors when reviewing the petitions:

(b)

Each political subdivision must apply the aforementioned factors to each petition received charging noncompliance, on a case by case basis. If after reviewing all petition(s) received, the political subdivision is satisfied that the complaints contained in a reasonable number of petitions are valid then such political subdivision will be deemed to have been petitioned by a significant number.