(a) All proceedings at a hearing shall be stenographically reported. The ALJ may arrange for a certified reporter to produce a stenographic transcript of the hearing or may permit the applicant to make such arrangements. When a stenographic transcript is made, an original and two copies of the transcript shall be delivered to the ALJ at the expense of the applicant. At the ALJ's discretion, part or all of the transcripts may also be required in electronic or other form.

(b) The record of the hearing shall include the application (including any supplements to the application) and all notices (including the notice of hearing) and motions; conditions; any affidavit of publication of the notice of hearing; the transcript of the testimony taken at the hearing, the exhibits entered into evidence; any motions, appeals or petitions; any admissions, agreements or stipulations; a statement of matters officially noticed; offers of proof, objections thereto and rulings thereon; proposed findings; and the recommended decision and hearing report; and briefs as may have been filed including any comments on the recommended decision and hearing report filed pursuant to section 900-8.12 of this Subpart.

(c) As soon as the record becomes available, the ALJ shall assure that a complete and current copy of the record is placed in an accessible location for the parties' reference and/or copying.