Wisconsin Administrative Code
Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Chapter RR 1 - Procedure And Practice
Section RR 1.15 - Final decision

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง RR 1.15

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) FORM. Each final decision issued by a hearing examiner shall be in writing, with a title identifying the matter and the docket number.

(2) CONTENT. Each final decision shall include all of the following:

(a) Specific findings of fact.

(b) Ultimate conclusion on each material issue.

(c) Conclusions of law.

(d) An order setting out the duties of each party, including deadlines for work or installations required, and an apportionment of costs. The order is not limited simply to granting or denying a petition, but may order any reasonable method for the improvement of public safety or convenience.

(3) FINAL DECISION BY EXAMINER.

(a) The commissioner may, at any state of the proceedings, designate the examiner to render the final decision. The commissioner shall designate the examiner to render the final decision when the commissioner has recused himself or herself from participation in a proceeding. The designation shall be in writing and provided to all parties.

(b) During any prolonged disability or absence of the commissioner, the examiner shall render the final decision in any uncontested matter. During any period in which the position of commissioner is vacant, the examiner shall render the final decision in any uncontested matter.

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