§ 302.318 - Post-conference procedure.

The rate conferences not being in the nature of proceedings, no briefs, or argument, or any formal steps, will be entertained by the Department. The form, content and time of the staff's presentation to the Department are entirely matters of internal procedure. Any party to the mail rate proceeding may, through an authorized DOT employee, request the opportunity to submit a written or oral statement to the DOT decisionmaker on any unresolved issue. The Department will grant such requests whenever it deems such action desirable in the interest of further clarification and understanding of the issues. The granting of an opportunity for such further presentation shall not, however, impair the rights that any party might otherwise have under the act and the rules of practice.