OAR 690-052-0130: Exceptions to the Proposed Final Order; Final Order

(1) Any party may file exceptions and arguments with the Department within 20 days following the date of service of the proposed order on the parties to the contested case proceeding. Exceptions and arguments must be in writing, clearly and concisely identify the portions of the proposed order excepted to, and cite to appropriate portions of the record or to Commission statutes, rules, and policies to which modifications are sought in the exceptions. (2) Where exceptions are timely filed to the proposed order, the Director shall either grant or deny the exceptions and issue an order either affirming or modifying the proposed order, consistent with OAR 137-003-0655. (3) Where no exceptions are filed within the time period allowed in the proposed order, the Director shall issue an order either affirming or modifying the proposed order, consistent with OAR 137-003-0655. (4) If a contested case hearing is not held, the Director shall issue an order either affirming or modifying the proposed order.