Or. Admin. Code § 438-011-0031 - Request for Oral Argument

(1) At any time before expiration of the briefing schedule, a party may request that the Board entertain oral argument.

(2) The Board may grant a request under section (1) of this rule or, on its own motion, at any time prior to issuance of its order schedule oral argument if the Board finds that:

(a) The case presents an issue of first impression; and

(b) The issue for resolution may have a significant impact on the workers' compensation system.

(3) Whether or not oral argument is permitted is a decision within the sole discretion of the Board.

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Or. Admin. Code § 438-011-0031

WCB 1-1994, f. 1-11-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95

Stat. Auth.: ORS 656.025(2) & ORS 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 656.295(5)