Rules of Practice and Procedure 04-25-13

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(1) The specific points of procedure, fact, law, or policy to which exceptions were taken. (2) The facts and reasons why report and recommendations must be affirmed. 4-4 Oral Argument before the Commission. (a) Party's Request. If a party desires to argue orally before the Commission, a written request with reasons therefor shall accompany the exceptions or the support brief or statement filed, and the Commission may grant such request. (b) Commission Direction. The Commission may direct oral argument on its own motion. 4-5 Commission Action. (a) No Exceptions Filed. In the event no statement of exceptions is filed with the Commission,the Commission may proceed to reverse,modify, or adopt the recommendations of the hearing officer. (b) Exceptions and Support Statements Filed. Upon the filing of the exceptions and briefs or statements,the Commission may render its decision forthwith upon the record; or if oral argument has been allowed, after oral argument; or may reopen the docket and take further evidence or may make such other disposition of the case that is necessary under the circumstances. PART 5. RULEMAKING PROCEDURES 5-1 Initiation of Rulemaking Proceedings. (a) Motion by Commission. The Commission may, at any time on its own motion, initiate proceedings for the adoption,amendment, or repeal of any rule of the Commission. Procedures to be followed in rulemaking shall be as set forth in these rules and the applicable statutes. (b) Petition by Person or Agency. Any interested person or agency may petition the Commission for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule of the Commission. Petitions for rulemaking filed with the Commission will become matters of public record. (c) Form and Content. Petitions for rulemaking shall conform to the requirements of section 2-4 of these rules and shall contain: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of each petitioner and the signature of each petitioner; (2) A draft or the substance of the proposed rule or amendment or a designation of the provisions,the repeal of which is desired; (3) A statement of the petitioner's interest in the subject matter; and (4) A statement of the reasons in support of the proposed rule, amendment, or repeal. 7-17