§ 86.408 - What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?  


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  • § 86.408 What are the procedures for conducting a pre-hearing conference?

    (a)

    (1) A pre-hearing conference may be convened by the ALJ if the ALJ thinks that such a conference would be useful, or if requested by -

    (i) The designated Department official; or

    (ii) The IHE.

    (2) The purpose of a pre-hearing conference is to allow the parties to settle, narrow, or clarify the dispute.

    (b) A pre-hearing conference may consist of -

    (1) A conference telephone call;

    (2) An informal meeting; or

    (3) The submission and exchange of written material.

    [55 FR 33581, Aug. 16, 1990, as amended at 61 FR 66225, Dec. 17, 1996]