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| # | Agency | Office Name |
Scheme |
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage? | Briefly describe the scope and type(s) of discovery available (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, etc.) | Verified by Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | OCCXDISA0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 102 | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | Office of Financial Institution Adjudication | OCCXALJS0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | Broad document/ESI discovery; non-party discovery through subpoena; witness depositions; privilege and protective order opportunities, etc. See 12 C.F.R. §§ 19.24 - 19.27; 19.31; 19.170 - 19.171; 109.24 - 109.27; 109.31. | Not verified |
| 103 | National Transportation Safety Board | Office of Administrative Law Judges | NTSBAPPE0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories, and other forms of discovery are allowed. Per 49 CFR 821.5 Procedural Rules, for situations not covered by the Boards Rules of Practice the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are applicable to the extent practicable. | Verified |
| 104 | National Science Foundation | Office of the Deputy Director | NSFOSUSD0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 105 | National Science Foundation | Office of the General Counsel | NSFOFADJ0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | *Antarctic Conservation Act/PFCRA/Anti-Lobbying Cases: Parties are required at prehearing conference disclose names of their witnesses and experts, along with copies of documents they intend to introduce at the hearing. Other forms of discovery (e.g., depositions) permitted only at the hearing officer's discretion upon showing of necessity and unavailability of information through other means. (45 CFR 604.405 (lobbying restrictions), 672.12(e) (ACA), 45 CFR 681.18 (PFCRA)) *Civil Rights/De-funding Cases: None specified in NSF regulations. (See 45 CFR Parts 605, 611, 617, 618) | Not verified |
| 106 | National Science Foundation | Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management | NSFODEBT0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors may, upon request, inspect and copy the agency's records relating to the debt at issue. | Not verified |
| 107 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBO0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | In all Subpart M proceedings, NRC is required to post on the agency's web site specified documents relating to the transfer application, including: the application and related requests, NRC correspondence with the applicant/licensee related to the application, NRC Staff Evaluation Reports (SER), and any NRC staff orders acting on the application (i.e., granting or denying the license transfer application). No other discovery -- including party-conducted discovery -- is otherwise permitted. | Not verified |
| 108 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBM0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | In all Subpart M proceedings, NRC is required to post on the agency's web site specified documents relating to the transfer application, including: the application and related requests, NRC correspondence with the applicant/licensee related to the application, NRC Staff Evaluation Reports (SER), and any NRC staff orders acting on the application (i.e., granting or denying the license transfer application). No other discovery -- including party-conducted discovery -- is otherwise permitted. | Not verified |
| 109 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board | NRCOSUBL0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | In Subpart L proceedings, NRC staff are obligated to make the "hearing file" publicly available on the NRC web site and/or NRC Public Document Room. The hearing file is required to contain, among other things, the license application, any amendments, NRC staff technical/safety reports and/or environmental reports on the application; and any correspondence between the applicant/licensee and NRC related to the application. NRC staff have the ongoing obligation of keeping the hearing file up to date. In all other respects, discovery is prohibited. (10 CFR 2.1203) (Note: In expedited proceedings under Subpart N, discovery is prohibited, and NRC staff does not post a hearing file. See 10 CFR pt. 2, subpt. N.) | Not verified |
| 110 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBJ0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Discovery by parties, potential parties, and interested governmental participants during pre-license HLW application proceedings comes in several forms. First, each party/participant must make electronically available (subject to privilege or other applicable legal protections) all documentary materials on which it intends to rely/cite in the proceedings. Each party/participant must designate an official responsible for ensuring compliance with rules concerning electronic documents. Second, parties/participants may -- as of right -- conduct additional discovery using requests for inspection (land or raw data), and oral depositions; and requests for admission. Third, parties/participants may seek permission from the discovery master to propound interrogatories or depositions upon written questions. (10 CFR 2.1018) (Note: For proceedings in which NRC Staff is a party, there a special provisions relating to form and scope of discovery available from NRC employees. (See 10 CFR 2.709)) | Not verified |
| 111 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board | NRCOSUBG0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Full "traditional" discovery -- patterned after FRCP 26 -- available. Parties (other than NRC staff) have mandatory disclosure obligations, which may be supplemented by document requests, written interrogatories, requests for inspection, depositions, and requests for admission. Motions for protective orders permitted. Seasonable supplementation of discovery responses required. (10 CFR 2.705 - 2.708) Note: For proceedings in which NRC Staff is a party, there a special provisions relating to form and scope of discovery available from NRC employees. (See 10 CFR 2.709) | Not verified |
| 112 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOIMEX0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | 10 CFR 10.22(d) details the individual's right to request documents, records and reports which form the basis for the question of their eligibility. The individual may also request the entire investigative file to the extent permitted by national security interests and other applicable law. | Not verified |
| 113 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of Administration | NRCODBAR0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 114 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of Administration | NRCODATA0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | 10 CFR 10.22(d) details the individual's right to request documents, records and reports which form the basis for the question of their eligibility. The individual may also request the entire investigative file to the extent permitted by national security interests and other applicable law. | Not verified |
| 115 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of General Counsel | NRCOALJO0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | PFCRA : Full "traditional" discovery available (e.g., document requests, requests for admission, interrogatories, and depositions), though party seeking discovery must seek ALJ's approval to propound. (10 CFR 13.21) Debt Collection Cases: Formal discovery devices are not expressly provided for, but the governing regulations guarantee debtors the right to inspect and copy government records pertaining to the debt, or to request and receive a copy of these records if they cannot personally inspect them. (10 CFR 15.33(c)(1)(ii)(A), 16.7(b)(5)) Civil Rights Cases: No discovery permitted. | Not verified |
| 116 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of Administration | NRCFARSD0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 117 | National Labor Relations Board | Division of Judges | NLRBULPC0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Parties may issue subpoenas, which are returnable on the first day of the hearing. Judges rule on any motions or petitions to revoke subpoenas. Prior to issuance of complaints, the General Counsel, through the regional offices, may issue investigatory subpoenas, which are not handled by administrative law judges. In all subpoena matters, if there is non-compliance, the subpoena must be enforced by a Federal Court. | Verified |
| 118 | National Labor Relations Board | Regional Offices | NLRBREPR0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Parties may request and obtain subpoeanas for production of documents and witnesses at hearing. | Verified |
| 119 | National Indian Gaming Commission | Division of Finance | NIGCSOFF0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors may, upon request, inspect and copy the agency's records relating to the debt at issue. | Not verified |
| 120 | National Indian Gaming Commission | Commission | NIGCGREG0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 121 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Office of the General Counsel | NEHOOFFS0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors have a right, upon request, to inspect or copy NEH records related to the debt at issue. (45 CFR 1179.4(b)(5)) | Not verified |
| 122 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Office of the Chairman | NEHONOND0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 123 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Office of the General Counsel | NEHODBAR0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 124 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of Management and Budget | NEAOOFFS0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors have a right, upon request, to inspect or copy NEA records related to the debt at issue. If inspection of such records is impractical, "reasonable arrangements will be made to send . . . copies of the records." (45 CFR 1150.6(b)) | Not verified |
| 125 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of the Chairman | NEAONOND0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 126 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of General Counsel | NEAODBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 127 | National Endowment for the Arts | Civil Rights Office | NEAOAGED0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | The Assistant Secretary (or his/her delegee) may conduct "further investigation if deemed necessary" of a section 3 complaint. (24 CFR 135.76(f)(1)) | Not verified |
| 128 | National Credit Union Administration | Office of the Executive Director | NCUADEBT0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 129 | National Credit Union Administration | Board | NCUABDAP0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 130 | National Credit Union Administration | Board | NCUABDAP0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Discovery is permitted only through the production of documents, or the deposition of a person producing documents pursuant to a document subpoena (questions limited to identification of documents produced and whether the search for the documents was adequate). A party may obtain document discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, that has material relevance to the merits of the pending action. | Not verified |
| 131 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Office of the General Counsel | NASANAOO0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | 14 CFR 1264.120 The following types of discovery are authorized: (1) Requests for production of documents for inspection and copying; (2) Requests for admissions of the authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4) Depositions. The presiding officer may grant a motion for discovery only if he/she finds that the discovery sought is necessary for the expeditious, fair, and reasonable consideration of the issues, will not be unduly burdensome, will not cause a delay, the information is not privileged. | Not verified |
| 132 | National Archives and Records Administration | Office of the Archivist | NARANDPB0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 133 | National Archives and Records Administration | Office of the Archivist | NARANDBS0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | "All documents and other evidence offered or taken for the record shall be open to examination by the parties." 36 CFR 1211.620(d)(2) | Not verified |
| 134 | National Archives and Records Administration | Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel | NARAISCA0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 135 | National Archives and Records Administration | Office of the Archivist | NARAASOS0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors have a right, upon request, to inspect or copy NARA records related to the debt at issue. If personal inspection of such records is impractical, "to receive copies of those records." 36 CFR 1201.14(a)(5). | Not verified |
| 136 | Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority | Appeal Office | MWAAPERM0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 137 | Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority | Unknown | MWAAPERM0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 138 | Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority | Authority Employee Relations Council | MWAALABR0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | For unfair labor practice/negotiability cases (presided over by the ULPP), the Panel may request evidence before, during, or after formal proceedings. MWAR § 2.10(5)(a). The Panel may also order, or grant requests for, production of documents and witnesses. The Panel may order or take depositions. See MWAR § 2.10(5)(b). | Not verified |
| 139 | Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority | Office of Airports Authority Debarment Judge | MWAADBAR0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 140 | Merit Systems Protection Board | Office of the Chairman | MSPBSOFF0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtor is not permitted to conduct full "traditional" discovery, but, upon request, may inspect and copy records related to the debt. (5 CFR 1215.4(a)(5)) | Not verified |
| 141 | Merit Systems Protection Board | Office of the Administrative Law Judge | MSPBORIG0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | "Full" federal-court type discovery available to parties based on methods available in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (e.g., interrogatories, requests for documents or inspection, depositions, requests for admission). Absent prior approval, however, interrogatories limited to 25, and depositions to not more than 10. (5 CFR 1201.71 - 1201.83) | Not verified |
| 142 | Merit Systems Protection Board | Office of Regional Operations | MSPBAPPJ0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | "Full" federal-court type discovery available to parties based on methods available in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (e.g., interrogatories, requests for documents or inspection, depositions, requests for admission). Absent prior approval, however, interrogatories limited to 25, and depositions to not more than 10. (5 CFR 1201.71 - 1201.83) | Not verified |
| 143 | Legal Services Corporation | Office of the President | LSCODTOF0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Verified | ||
| 144 | Legal Services Corporation | Office of the Inspector General | LSCODSRR0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 145 | Legal Services Corporation | Office of the Inspector General | LSCODBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 146 | Legal Services Corporation | Office of the Inspector General | LSCOCOST0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 147 | Legal Services Corporation | Unknown | LSCOCOST0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 148 | Legal Services Corporation | Office of the Inspector General | LSCIGIPA0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 149 | Department of Labor | Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance | LABROTAA0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Verified | ||
| 150 | Department of Labor | Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) | LABROALJ0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions; interrogatories. See 20 CFR §§ 702.341 and 725.458. | Verified |
| 151 | Department of Labor | Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) | LABROALJ0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or other evidence for inspection and other purposes; and requests for admission. (29 CFR § 18.13) | Verified |
| 152 | Department of Labor | OWCP Branch of Hearings and Review | LABRDFEC0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Only in cases where a hearing is set under 20 CFR § 656.27(e). Depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or other evidence for inspection and other purposes; and requests for admission. (29 CFR § 18.13) | Not verified |
| 153 | Department of Labor | Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) | LABRBALC0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | Discovery is only permitted in cases where a hearing is set under 20 CFR §§ 655.171(b) or 656.27(e). Depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or other evidence for inspection and other purposes; and requests for admission. (29 CFR § 18.13) | Verified |
| 154 | Department of Labor | OWCP Final Adjudication Branch | LABRATOM0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Verified | |
| 155 | James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation | Counsel to the Foundation | JMMFTERM0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 156 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of Finance | ITCXSALY0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 157 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of Finance | ITCXOFST0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 158 | United States International Trade Commission | Commission | ITCXMISC0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 159 | United States International Trade Commission | Commission | ITCXETHC0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 160 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of the Secretary | ITCXCONF0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 161 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of the Administrative Law Judges | ITCXALJS0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories, Requests for Production, ESI, Requests for Admissions, etc. | Verified |
| 162 | United States International Trade Commission | Commission | ITCXADCD0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 163 | Institute for Museum and Library Services | Office of General Counsel | IMLSNOND0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | As noted in 45 CFR 1110.9(d), the hearing, decision, and any administrative review is conducted in conformity with 5 U.S.C. 554-557. | Verified |
| 164 | Institute for Museum and Library Services | Office of General Counsel | IMLSDBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | IMLS has adopted the OMB guidance set forth in 2 CFR part 180. While the OMB guidance does not specifically provide for formal discovery, the guidance permits the proceedings to be fair and informal and the suspending/debarment official to be flexible. (See 2 CFR 180.740 and 180.835). | Verified |
| 165 | Inter-American Foundation | Office of the President | IAFOSUSD0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 166 | Inter-American Foundation | Office of the General Counsel | IAFOSOFF0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtor is not permitted to conduct full "traditional" discovery, but, upon request, may inspect and copy records related to the debt. (22 CFR 1007.4(b)(5)) | Not verified |
| 167 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity | HUDOSECT0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | The Assistant Secretary (or his/her delegee) may conduct "further investigation if deemed necessary" of a section 3 complaint. (24 CFR 135.76(f)(1)) | Verified |
| 168 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Public and Indian Housing | HUDOPHAA0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 169 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of the Secretary | HUDOMANU0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 170 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of the Inspector General (OIG) | HUDOIGOO0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 171 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Hearings and Appeals | HUDOHALJ0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | All Pt. 26 Cases: discovery is available upon agreement of parties or as ordered by the ALJ. Forms of discovery available: requests for productions of documents, written interrogatories, and oral depositions, and requests for admission. Discovery-related motions practice (e.g., motions to compel and for protective order) are also permitted. See 24 CFR 26.42 - 26.44; 26.18; 24 CFR pt. 180, subpt. E. Rules governing civil rights matters also impose a supplementation duty on parties. 24 CFR 180.505. ALJ may order discovery necessary for expeditious, fair and reasonable consideration of issues. // PFCRA cases: The defendant has right to review, upon request to General Counsel, any exculpatory or nonprivileged documents related to the complaint. Apart from that only limited discovery is permitted at the discretion of the ALJ who determines it necessary for the fair consideration of the issues without being unduly costly or unreasonably delaying the proceedings. See 24 CFR 26.42(b). | Verified |
| 172 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Federal Housing Administration | HUDOFHAO0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 173 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Departmental Enforcement Center | HUDODECO0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | No discovery takes places unless there is first a determination that fact-finding is required. Upon the debarring official's determination that fact-finding is necessary, the case will be referred to an administrative judge for fact-finding, and discovery will be available. Interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions are all permitted. | Verified |
| 174 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Appeals | HUDOAPPJ0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | *Administrative Sanction cases (Part 17): Debtors are permitted to inspect and copy HUD records related to their debt. (See 24 CFR 17.67, 17.90(e); 31 CFR 285.11(e)(2)(i). *Nonprocurement Suspension/Debarment/LDF cases: Rules of procedure for nonprocurement proceedings do not expressly provide for discovery. See 24 CFR pts. 180, 2424. Unclear whether Part 26-Subpt. A rules (which permit discovery) are invoked when nonprocurement matter referred to Administrative Judge in cases with disputed facts. | Not verified |
| 175 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Affordable Housing Preservation | HUDMULTI0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 176 | Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation | Office of the Executive Secretary | HSTFTERM0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 177 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of the Secretary | HHSOSUSD0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 178 | Department of Health and Human Services | Provider Reimbursement Review Board | HHSOPRRB0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Verified |
| 179 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Hearings and Inquiries | HHSOOHAI0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | Discovery is permitted for the Medicaid State Plan Amendment cases pursuant to 42 CFR 430.86 | Verified |
| 180 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals | HHSOOBEN0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | Discovery is permitted if CMS or a CMS contractor elects party status in the appeal -- see 42 CFR 405.1037. Under Part 405 adjudications, CMS and CMS contractors may not elect party status if the appellant is an unrepresented beneficiary. Under Part 422 adjudications, the application of the 405 discovery rule is unclear -- the managed care plan (a type of CMS contractor) has party status pursuant to the statute. In Part 423 adjudications, CMS and CMS contractors are not permitted to take party status -- their role is limited to "participant" status, thus no discovery is permitted. Discovery can include limited depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Verified |
| 181 | Department of Health and Human Services | Division of Compensation Analysis and Support | HHSONIOS0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Not verified |
| 182 | Department of Health and Human Services | Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board | HHSOMGCR0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Verified | |
| 183 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Attorney Advisor | HHSOMAPD0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Not verified |
| 184 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Hearings and Inquiries | HHSOFDVA0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Part 12 does not directly address discovery; however, 12.92(b)(2) indicates that, in developing evidence on issues in controversy, the presiding officer may consider the exchange of written interrogatories directed to particular witnesses. 21 CFR 16.24(g) provides that FDA and the party requesting the hearing will, if feasible, at least 1 day before the hearing provide to each other written notice of any published articles or written information to be presented at or relied on at the hearing. A copy will also be provided in advance if the other participant could not reasonably be expected to have or be able to obtain a copy. If written notice or a copy is not provided, the presiding officer may, if time permits, allow the party who did not receive the notice or copy additional time after the close of the hearing to make a submission concerning the article or information. 21 CFR 17.23 provides that no later than 60 days prior to the hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the presiding officer, a party may make a request to another party for production, inspection, and copying of documents that are relevant to the issues before the presiding officer. Documents must be provided no later than 30 days after the request has been made. The term "documents" is defined to include information, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers and other data and documentary evidence. The regulation also provides a party the opportunity to file a motion for a protective order. The presiding officer may order depositions only when the showings in 21 CFR 17.23(e) are met. | Verified |
| 185 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of the Secretary | HHSOFARO0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 186 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Administrative Law Judges | HHSOCRDB0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Not verified |
| 187 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of Administrative Law Judges | HHSOADGA0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories and document requests are allowed. | Verified |
| 188 | General Services Administration | Office of the General Counsel | GSAOPRFR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions and depositions. Unless the parties agree, discovery is available only as ordered by the ALJ upon motion. See 41 CFR 105-70.021. The ALJ authorizes discovery only when it satisfies/does not offend the conditions in 105-70.021(d)(3). | Not verified |
| 189 | General Services Administration | Office of the Administrator | GSAONPRC0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 190 | General Services Administration | Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer | GSAOFARG0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | 48 CFR 509.406-3(d)(2) - "A party proposed for debarment . . . (ii) May request and receive a copy of the administrative record that was the basis for the proposed debarment. If information is withheld, the party will be notified and provided the reason." This procedure applies to suspension actions by virtue of 48 CFR 509.407-3(a). | Not verified |
| 191 | General Services Administration | Civilian Board of Contract Appeals | GSAOCBCA0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | Interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production, depositions, and subpoenas compelling witnesses to produce books/papers/documents at a hearing or deposition. See 48 CFR 6101.13 - .16. | Verified |
| 192 | Government Printing Office | Office of the Public Printer | GPROSUSD0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 193 | Government Accountability Office | Personnel Appeals Board | GAOOPERS0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide guidance, but they are not mandatory. Deposition, subpoena, interrogatories, and admissions are permitted. | Verified |
| 194 | Government Accountability Office | Contract Appeals Board | GAOOCONT0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Depositions, interrogatories, requests for admission, production of documents. | Not verified |
| 195 | Government Accountability Office | Office of the General Counsel | GAOOBIDS0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Verified | ||
| 196 | Federal Trade Commission | Office of Administrative Law Judges | FTCAADJU0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Discovery process and types similar to federal district court actions: mandatory initial disclosures; depositions (oral or written); interrogatories; requests for admission; document requests; expert disclosures and discovery; subpoenas duces tecum, ad testificandum, and for inspection. Motion practice (e.g., motions to compel, motions for protective order) permitted by parties and heard by ALJ. (16 CFR 3.31 - 3.40). | Verified |
| 197 | Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board | Office of the Executive Director | FRTIBSOF0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Debtors may, upon request, inspect and copy agency records related to the disputed debt. (5 CFR 1639.23(d), 1639.51(b)) | Not verified |
| 198 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Office of Financial Institution Adjudication | FRSXOFIA0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Parties may request document production and conduct depositions (12 CFR 263.24, 263.53), but interrogatories are not permitted. Parties may discover documents regarding "any matter, not privileged, that has material relevance to the merits of the pending action" (12 CFR 263.24(b)). | Not verified |
| 199 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Labor Relations Panel | FRSXLRPX0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | Production of documents, depositions (12 CFR 269b.442). | Not verified |
| 200 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Board of Governors | FRSXBOAR0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes (All Types of Cases) | "The administrative judge shall notify the parties of the right to seek discovery prior to the hearing and may issue such discovery orders as are appropriate. Unless the parties agree in writing concerning the methods and scope of discovery, the party seeking discovery shall request authorization from the administrative judge prior to commencing discovery." Discovery may include interrogatories, depositions, requests for admissions, stipulations, and requests for production of documents. 12 CFR 268.108(d) | Not verified |
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