OAR 345-015-0470: Reopening Record Prior to Decision

The Energy Facility Siting Council or its hearing officer, on its own motion or for good cause shown, may reopen the contested case proceeding record for the taking of additional evidence while the proceeding is under advisement with the hearing officer or the Council. In addition to good cause, the moving party or limited party shall show that: (1) The evidence is material to the proceeding; or (2) The evidence would substantially affect the outcome of the proceeding.