(1) Reconsideration is:

(a) Asking an ALJ to reconsider a final order entered by the ALJ because the party believes the ALJ made a mistake; and

(b) Asking a review judge to reconsider a final order entered by a review judge because the party believes the review judge made a mistake.

(2) If a party asks for reconsideration of the final order, the reconsideration process must be completed before you request judicial review. However, you do not need to request reconsideration of a final order before you request judicial review.