(1) Unless the request for reconsideration is denied as untimely filed under WAC
182-16-3180, the same hearing officer who entered the final order, if reasonably available, will also decide the request as well as any responses received.
(2) The decision on the request for reconsideration must be in the form of a written order denying or granting the request in whole or in part and if the request is granted issuing a new written final order.
(3) If the hearing officer does not send an order on the request for reconsideration within twenty calendar days of the date of the notice described in WAC
182-16-3180 (4)(c), the request is deemed denied.
(4) If any party files a request for reconsideration of the final order, the reconsideration process must be completed before any judicial review may be requested. However, the filing of a request for reconsideration is not required before requesting judicial review.
(5) An order denying a request for reconsideration is not subject to judicial review.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021 and
41.05.160. WSR 20-16-062 (Admin #2020-03), § 182-16-3190, filed 7/28/20, effective 1/1/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021,
41.05.160, and PEBB policy resolutions. WSR 19-17-073 (Admin #2019-01), § 182-16-3190, filed 8/20/19, effective 1/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021 and
41.05.160. WSR 18-22-033 (Admin #2018-03), § 182-16-3190, filed 10/29/18, effective 1/1/19.]