Section 502.230 - Reopening by Commission(a)Reopening by the Commission. After an initial decision by the presiding officer, or in a matter otherwise pending before the Commission, but before issuance of a Commission decision, the Commission may, after petition and reply in conformity with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, or upon its own motion, reopen a proceeding for the purpose of taking further evidence.(b)Motion to reopen. A motion to reopen shall be served in conformity with the requirements of subpart H and will set forth the grounds requiring reopening of the proceeding, including material changes of fact or law alleged to have occurred.(c)Reply. Within ten (10) days following service of a motion to reopen, any party may reply to such motion.(d)Remand by the Commission. Nothing contained in this rule precludes the Commission from remanding a proceeding to the presiding officer for the taking of addition evidence or determining points of law. [Rule 230.]49 FR 44369, 11/6/1984; 49 FR 47394, 12/4/1984; 81 FR 93839, 1/27/2016