PDFWAC 456-09-930

Petition for review of an initial decision, replies, and disposition.

(1) A party may petition for review of an initial decision. A petition for review of an initial decision is also referred to as an exception.
(2) A petition for review must be sent or transmitted to the board within 20 calendar days of the date the initial decision was transmitted unless specified otherwise. Proof of service must be filed with the board pursuant to WAC 456-09-345.
(3) A petition for review must indicate which portions of the initial decision or what evidence in the record supports the petition.
(4) Any party may make a reply to a petition for review within 10 calendar days of the date the petition is served on the opposing party or parties. The response, if any, must be sent or transmitted to the board together with proof of service pursuant to WAC 456-09-345.
(5) The board will address a petition for review in a written order. The board may require the parties to submit briefs or to appear and present oral argument on the petition.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 22-05-051, § 456-09-930, filed 2/9/22, effective 3/12/22; WSR 05-13-141, § 456-09-930, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05; WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-930, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-930, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-930, filed 5/2/89.]