Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 785 - Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Chapter 4 - Rules of Practice and Hearings
Subchapter 9 - Post-Hearing Actions and Proceedings
Section 785:4-9-2 - Board consideration and action

(a) At the regular meeting of the Board in which an Examiner's proposed Order or recommended summary disposition is to be considered and acted upon by the Board, no new testimony or evidence may be presented or entertained. Upon request, briefs and oral arguments on the Examiner's proposed Order may be presented, but a reasonable time limit for argument shall be fixed.

(b) Upon a motion by one of the Board members the matter will be voted on. The minutes of the meeting pertaining thereto, including the motion and vote thereon, shall be recorded in the permanent minute records of the Board. In cases where an application for a permit has been duly considered and granted by the Board, under such terms and conditions as the Board may prescribe, the formal permit so granted shall forthwith be issued by the Executive Director pursuant to and in accordance with the Board Order. All parties of record shall be furnished a copy of the approved Final Order of the Board either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested.