Exceptions to final order. (1) Within 20 days after the Water Resources Director issues a final order under ORS 543A.130 after the conclusion of a contested case hearing, any party may file exceptions to the order with the Water Resources Commission

(2) The commission shall issue a modified order, if the exceptions are allowed, or deny the exceptions within 60 days after the close of the exception period under subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.449 §26]