| (a) In the absence of a finding of imminent peril,
a motion for rehearing is a prerequisite to a judicial appeal. A motion
for rehearing must be filed by a party representative within 25 days
after the date the decision or order that is the subject of the motion
is signed.
(b) Replies to a motion for rehearing must be filed
with the agency within 40 days after the date the decision or order
that is the subject of the motion is signed.
(c) Agency action on the motion for rehearing must
be taken within 55 days after the date the decision or order that
is the subject of the motion is signed. If agency action is not taken
within the 55-day period, the motion for rehearing is overruled by
operation of law 55 days after the date the decision or order that
is the subject of the motion is signed.
(d) The agency may, by written order, extend the period
of time for filing the motions or replies and taking agency action,
except that an extension may not extend the period for agency action
beyond 100 days after the date the decision or order that is the subject
of the motion is signed.
(e) In the event of an extension, the motion for rehearing
is overruled by operation of law on the date fixed by the order, or
in the absence of a fixed date, 100 days after the date the decision
or order that is the subject of the motion is signed.
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