PDFWAC 456-10-730
Exceptions to proposed decisions.
(1) Any party may petition for review of a proposed decision. A petition for review of a proposed decision is referred to as an exception.
(2) An exception must be transmitted to the board and served on all parties within 20 calendar days of the date the proposed decision was transmitted, unless otherwise specified. Proof of service must be filed with the board as outlined in WAC 456-10-410.
(3) An exception must indicate which portions of or what evidence in the record supports the exception. No new evidence or arguments may be raised unless the written decision is based on a fact or facts that the parties did not already have an opportunity to address.
(4) Any party may respond to an exception. The response must be sent or transmitted to the board within 14 calendar days of the date the exception was served, together with proof of service outlined in WAC 456-10-410.
(5) The board will address an exception in a written order. The board may require the parties to submit written briefs or to appear and present oral argument on the exception.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 22-13-111, § 456-10-730, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22; WSR 05-13-141, § 456-10-730, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05; WSR 95-05-032 (Order 95-02), § 456-10-730, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 82.03.140 and 82.03.150. WSR 90-11-106, § 456-10-730, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-057 (Order 89-03), § 456-10-730, filed 5/2/89.]