Haw. Code R. § 12-44-57 - Filing of exceptions; extension of time; finality of proposed decision

(a) Within fifteen days after the mailing of a copy of the council's proposed decision, any party may file with the council exceptions to any part thereof and request review by the council. Each exception shall specify the portion of the record and authorities relied on to sustain each point. Eight copies of the exceptions and request for review shall be filed with the council. In addition, a copy of the exceptions and request for review shall be served upon each of the parties who was served with a copy of the proposed decision.

(b) Any party may apply for an extension of time within which to file exceptions to the proposed decision by filing two copies of a written application setting forth the reasons for the request. The application shall be filed before the expiration of the period prescribed for the filing of exceptions. Upon good cause shown, the council, or any member of the council, may extend the time for filing exceptions for an additional period not to exceed fifteen days.

(c) If no exceptions and request for review are filed within the time specified, the proposed decision shall become final, unless the council on its own motion orders further proceedings to be held.

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Haw. Code R. § 12-44-57

[Eff JUN 6 1986] (Auth: HRS § 132-16) (Imp: HRS § 132-16)