Any party adversely affected by the hearings examiner's decision within fifteen days after the receipt of a copy of the decision, may file with the hearings examiner written exceptions to the whole or any part of the decision and request review by the commission. Each written exception shall specify the portions of the record and authorities relied upon to sustain each point. A copy of the written exceptions shall be served by the party so excepting upon each party to the proceeding. Unless the time has been extended, no written exceptions shall be filed or accepted for filing after the time specified, except by leave of the commission for good cause shown.
Haw. Code R. § 12-46-53