THE BOARD'S RULES SET OUT MORE DETAIL AS FOLLOWS:

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COSTS AWARD

1. The Board may award costs to a party if the Board is of the opinion that the costs are directly and necessarily related to the proceeding. A request for costs must include:

a. reasons to support the request;

b. a detailed description of the costs sought; and

c. copies of any invoices of receipts for disbursements or expenses.

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2. In making an order for the payment of a party's costs, the Board may consider:

a. the reasons for incurring costs;

b. the complexity of the proceeding;

c. the contribution of the representatives and experts retained;

d. the conduct of a party in the proceeding;

e. whether a party has unreasonably delayed or lengthened a proceeding;

f. the degree of success in the outcome of a proceeding;

g. the reasonableness of any costs incurred;

h. any other factor the Board considers relevant.