6 CFR § 13.17 - Rights of parties.

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title: "6 CFR § 13.17 - Rights of parties."
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# 13.17 Rights of parties.

Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may:

(a) Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a Representative;

(b) Participate in any conference held by the Presiding Officer;

(c) Conduct discovery;

(d) Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which will be Made part of the record;

(e) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;

(f) Present and cross-examine witnesses;

(g) Present oral arguments at the hearing as permitted by the Presiding Officer; and

(h) Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing.