39 CFR § 3010.164 - Motions to strike.

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title: "39 CFR § 3010.164 - Motions to strike."
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section_name: "Motions to strike."
chapter_name: "POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION"
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# 3010.164 Motions to strike.

(a) Any person may, by motion, request that any material be stricken from consideration in any proceeding.

(b) Motions to strike are requests for extraordinary relief that must be supported with justification for why the material should be stricken from consideration. Motions to strike shall not be used as a substitute for rebuttal testimony, briefs, comments, or any other form of pleading.