Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 460. Department of Mines |
Chapter 2. Rule of Practice and Procedure for the Coal Reclamation Act of 1979 |
Subchapter 21. Appeals to the Director From Decisions of the Department |
SECTION 460:2-21-7. Request for hearing
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- (a) Any party in an appeal of a written decision of the Department may request the Director to order a hearing before a hearing examiner in order to present evidence on an issue of fact. Such request shall be made in writing and filed with the Director within 20 days after the answer is due. Copies of the request shall be served in accordance with 460:2-21-4.(b) The allowance of a request for a hearing is within the discretion of the Director, and the Director may, on his own motion, refer any case to a hearing examiner for a hearing on an issue of fact. If a hearing is ordered, the Director shall specify the issues upon which the hearing is to be held.