OAR 860-034-0640. Review by Staff of a Request for an Exception Filed Under OAR 860-034-0620

On or before the 30th day following the filing of a request for an exception, staff shall issue a written response to the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative stating whether staff recommends approval or denial of the request. (1) If staff recommends approval, it shall, within 15 days of notifying the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative of the recommendation, place on a Public Meeting agenda a recommendation that the Commission approve the request. (2) If staff recommends denial, it shall provide written notice to the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative of such recommendation, specify the reason(s) therefore, and provide to the small telecommunications utility or Type 2 cooperative all documents, including, but not limited to, workpapers, studies, calculations, and internal memoranda which support its recommendation.