OAR 345-015-0403: Contested Case Notices

The Department must issue contested case notices for Energy Facility Siting Council contested case proceedings as provided in OAR 137-003-0505. The notices will be served personally or by registered or certified mail to persons who commented in person or in writing on the record for a Draft Proposed Order as described in OAR 345-015-0220 and provided a mailing address. The notices must also include: (1) A statement that persons requesting a contested case should state whether they are requesting to participate as a party or limited party. (2) The deadline for submitting a petition for party or limited party status in a contested case and the deadline for the Department and applicant or certificate holder to respond to petitions for party or limited party status as outlined in OAR 345-015-0415; (3) A statement that active-duty service members have a right to stay a contested case proceeding under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as described in ORS 183.415(3)(g); and (4) A statement that, notwithstanding OAR 137-003-0505(1)(h), both full and limited parties may use lay representation.