Subpart A - General Provisions

§ 221.1 - What is the purpose of this part, and to what license proceedings does it apply?

§ 221.2 - What terms are used in this part?

§ 221.3 - How are time periods computed?

§ 221.4 - What deadlines apply to the trial-type hearing and alternatives processes?

Subpart B - Hearing Process

Prehearing Conferences and Discovery

§ 221.40 - What are the requirements for prehearing conferences?

§ 221.41 - How may parties obtain discovery of information needed for the case?

§ 221.42 - When must a party supplement or amend information it has previously provided?

§ 221.43 - What are the requirements for written interrogatories?

§ 221.44 - What are the requirements for depositions?

§ 221.45 - What are the requirements for requests for documents or tangible things or entry on land?

§ 221.46 - What sanctions may the ALJ impose for failure to comply with discovery?

§ 221.47 - What are the requirements for subpoenas and witness fees?

Initiation of Hearing Process

§ 221.20 - What supporting information must NOAA provide with its preliminary conditions or prescriptions?

§ 221.21 - How do I request a hearing?

§ 221.22 - How do I file a notice of intervention and response?

§ 221.23 - Will hearing requests be consolidated?

§ 221.24 - Can a hearing process be stayed to allow for settlement discussions?

§ 221.25 - How will NOAA respond to any hearing requests?

§ 221.26 - What will the Office of Habitat Conservation do with any hearing requests?

§ 221.27 - What regulations apply to a case referred for a hearing?

Hearing, Briefing, and Decision

§ 221.50 - When and where will the hearing be held?

§ 221.51 - What are the parties' rights during the hearing?

§ 221.52 - What are the requirements for presenting testimony?

§ 221.53 - How may a party use a deposition in the hearing?

§ 221.54 - What are the requirements for exhibits, official notice, and stipulations?

§ 221.55 - What evidence is admissible at the hearing?

§ 221.56 - What are the requirements for transcription of the hearing?

§ 221.57 - Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?

§ 221.58 - When will the hearing record close?

§ 221.59 - What are the requirements for post-hearing briefs?

§ 221.60 - What are the requirements for the ALJ's decision?

Representatives

§ 221.10 - Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative?

General Provisions Related to Hearings

§ 221.30 - What will the Department of Commerce's designated ALJ office do with a case referral?

§ 221.31 - What are the powers of the ALJ?

§ 221.32 - What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?

§ 221.33 - Under what circumstances may the ALJ be disqualified?

§ 221.34 - What is the law governing ex parte communications?

§ 221.35 - What are the requirements for motions?

Document Filing and Service

§ 221.11 - What are the form and content requirements for documents under this subpart?

§ 221.12 - Where and how must documents be filed?

§ 221.13 - What are the requirements for service of documents?

Subpart C - Alternatives Process

§ 221.70 - How must documents be filed and served under this subpart?

§ 221.71 - How do I propose an alternative?

§ 221.72 - May I file a revised proposed alternative?

§ 221.73 - When will NOAA file its modified condition or prescription?

§ 221.74 - How will NOAA analyze a proposed alternative and formulate its modified condition or prescription?

§ 221.75 - Has OMB approved the information collection provisions of this subpart?