Recording. A recording of the hearing shall be made at the Department's expense. The recording need not be transcribed unless requested by a party or by the Secretary. Transcription. If a party is seeking judicial review of a final decision, that party shall request a transcript of the recording, unless a transcript already has been prepared. If a party is excepting to or appealing from a proposed decision, that party shall request a transcript of the recording, unless a transcript already has been prepared or the Secretary waives the requirement for a transcript. The party requesting the transcript is responsible for all costs of transcription unless, at the party's request, the Department agrees to reduce or waive those costs for good cause shown.