4 NYCRR 208.5

a. The parties in a proceeding may order the transcript of a hearing from the stenographer at their cost. Provision shall be made in such circumstances to provide a copy to the board without cost. b. Where one of more parties do not order the transcript from the stenographer, the board shall order a copy of the transcript and shall pay the stenographer's cost. Any party wishing to thereafter obtain a copy from the board may request the same but, pursuant to section 302.2 of the State Administrative Procedure Act, shall reimburse the board for the cost for the preparation and furnishing of the transcript or the rate specified in the contract between the board and a contractor if prepared by a private contractor, that was paid by the board. c. Any transcript in the board's possession may be inspected at the offices of the board. d. Upon a showing of hardship by the requesting party, the transcript cost paid by the board may be waived. Forms for applying for a hardship waiver will be available on the board's website. A hardship waiver application will be decided by the deputy chair.