Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 34 - SMALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES AND COOPERATIVES
Section 860-034-0660 - Review Procedure and Schedule for a Request for an Exception Filed Under OAR 860-034-0650

(1) A small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative filing a petition pursuant to OAR 860-034-0650 shall include as exhibits to the petition:

(2) The petition and exhibits shall constitute the entire record unless, within 20 days following the small telecommunications utility's or Type 2 cooperative's filing, the staff files objections to the petition or exhibits or files supplemental evidence.

(3) If staff files an objection to the petition or exhibits or files supplemental evidence, the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative may file its response within 20 days from the date of the staff's filing.

(4) Within ten days after the date when the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative is to respond, either staff or the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative may request a hearing. If neither staff nor the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative requests a hearing, then the record shall be closed.

(5) The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) shall establish a schedule for the filing of briefs, upon request of either the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative or staff.

(6) The ALJ shall have discretion, for cause, to modify the schedule, but in no event may modify the schedule so as to prevent the Commission from issuing an order on or before December 31.