1. (a) Within 30 days of adoption of the decision on a test claim, or the early termination or expiration of a reasonable reimbursement methodology, the successful test claimant shall file with the Commission proposed parameters and guidelines, pursuant to Government Code section 17557(a). Proposed parameters and guidelines shall be filed in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations. If representations of fact are made, they shall be supported by documentary or testimonial evidence in accordance with section 1187.5 of these regulations.
2. (b) If any of the elements described in section 1183.7 are missing or are not adequately addressed, Commission staff shall, within 10 days of receipt, deem the proposed parameters and guidelines incomplete and shall return the proposal to the claimants with a description of the subjects that are to be redrafted or supplemented.
3. (c) Within 10 days of receipt of completed proposed parameters and guidelines, Commission staff shall issue a copy to all persons on the mailing list described in section 1181.4 of these regulations, and shall post it on the Commission's website.
4. (d) Commission staff shall notify all persons on the mailing list that they shall have the opportunity to file written comments concerning the proposed parameters and guidelines within 15 days of service.
5. (e) Written comments shall be filed in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations, and shall include a copy of relevant portions of any documents not readily available online and shall identify the specific statutes and chapters, articles, sections, regulatory registers, case law citations, and page numbers of all authorities relied upon. If representations of fact are made, they shall be supported by documentary or testimonial evidence in accordance with section 1187.5 of these regulations.
6. (f) Within 15 days of service of the comments, anyone may file written rebuttals with the Commission in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations, which shall include a copy of relevant portions of any documents not readily available online and shall identify the specific statutes and chapters, articles, sections, regulatory registers, case law citations, and page numbers of all authorities relied upon. If representations of fact are made, they shall be supported by documentary or testimonial evidence in accordance with section 1187.5 of these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17527(g) and 17553(a), Government Code. Reference: Sections 17530, 17553(a), 17557 and 17557.2, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-19-2014; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(a)(3). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527 (Register 2014, No. 21).

2. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 9-24-2015; operative 10-1-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527(g) (Register 2015, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-13-2016; operative 10-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 17527(g) (Register 2016, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (e) and (f) filed 2-27-2018; operative 4-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(a). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527(g) (Register 2018, No. 9).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 2018, No. 18).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-23-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 4).

7. Amendment filed 11-6-2025; operative 1-1-2026. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527 (Register 2025, No. 45).