Title 49, Part 511 — Adjudicative Procedures

Scope of the rules.

Nature of adjudicative proceedings.

Definitions.

Commencement of proceedings.

Answer.

Amendments and supplemental pleadings.

Form and filing of documents.

Time.

Service.

Public participation.

Joinder of proceedings.

Prehearing conferences.

Prehearing briefs.

Motions.

Interlocutory appeals.

Summary decision and order.

Settlement.

General provisions governing discovery.

Written interrogatories to parties.

Production of documents and things.

Requests for admission.

Testimony upon oral examination.

Motions to compel discovery.

Sanctions for failure to comply with order.

Subpoenas.

Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.

General rules.

Powers and duties of Presiding Officer.

Evidence.

Expert witnesses.

In camera materials.

Proposed findings, conclusions, and order.

Record.

Official docket.

Fees.

Initial decision.

Adoption of initial decision.

Appeal from initial decision.

Review of initial decision in absence of appeal.

Final decision on appeal or review.

Reconsideration.

Effective date of order.

Purpose.

Definitions.

Criteria for settlement.

Petitions for settlement; timing, contents.

Public comment.

Confidential business information.

Settlement order.

Who may make appearances.

Authority for representation.

Written appearances.

Attorneys.

Persons not attorneys.

Qualifications and standards of conduct.

Restrictions as to former members and employees.

Prohibited communications.