AUTHORITY: Implementing Section 252 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 252) and Section 10-101 of the Public Utilities Act and authorized by Section 10-101 of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5/10-101] and Section 25-101 of the Electronic Commerce Security Act [5 ILCS 175/25-101].ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION
a) The parties may file Exceptions to the Hearing Examiner's proposed decision. Unless otherwise ordered by the Hearing Examiner or the Commission, briefs on exceptions are due no later than 5 days after service of the Hearing Examiner's proposed decision. Replies to Exceptions shall be due no later than 8 days after service of the Hearing Examiner's proposed decision.
b) Exceptions with respect to statements, findings of fact or rulings of law must be specific and must be stated and numbered separately in the brief. When exception is taken to a statement or finding of fact, a suggested replacement statement or finding must be incorporated. Exceptions may contain written arguments in support of the position taken by the party or staff representative filing such exceptions.