GroundRules
18 CFR 385.704: Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources
- CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
- SUBCHAPTER X—PROCEDURAL RULES
- PART 385—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
- Subpart G—Decisions
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.
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