OAR 459-001-0040: Petitions for Reconsideration

(1) Petition for reconsideration. Before initiating any judicial review of a final order in a contested case, a party may file with the Board a petition for reconsideration. If the party chooses to file a petition, it must be filed within 60 days following the date the order becomes final. Written argument from a petitioner must be submitted with the petition. (2) Board action. The Board may either grant or deny a petition for reconsideration within 60 days of filing. If the Board does not grant or deny the petition within 60 days of filing, the petition shall be deemed denied. (3) Staff action. If the petition for reconsideration is granted, the Board must enter a new final order in accordance with OAR 137-003-0675 and may consider written argument from the Director on the merits of the petition. The Board may schedule oral argument in its discretion.