18 CFR 385.704 - Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).

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Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources last revised: Mar 08, 2024

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§ 385.704 - Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).

After testimony is taken in a proceeding, or phase of a proceeding, the presiding officer will afford every participant an opportunity to:

(a) Submit written initial briefs in accordance with Rule 706, except that the presiding officer may provide an opportunity for oral argument in lieu of, or in addition to, initial briefs; and

(b) Submit written reply briefs in accordance with Rule 706, except that the presiding officer may:

(1) Provide an opportunity for oral reply argument in lieu of, or in addition to, reply briefs; or

(2) For good cause, deny opportunity for reply or limit the issues which may be addressed in any reply.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w,3301; 16 U.S.C. 791a-825v,2601; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C 3701, 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352,16441,16451; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-85 (1988); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (1990); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (2015)

source: Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 18 CFR 385.704