R305-7-216. Settlement

The parties may agree to settle all or any portion of an action at any time during an administrative proceeding through a settlement agreement, an administrative settlement order, or a proposed judicial consent decree. Upon notice by the Director that there is a proposed settlement that will be subject to a public comment period, the ALJ shall suspend the administrative proceeding, in whole or in part, until notified by the Director or another party that the suspension should be lifted. The ALJ may order an update on the status of the settlement.