§ 4.615 - Extensions of time and further proceedings.

(a) The adjudicative officer may on motion and for good cause shown grant extensions of time other than for filing an application for fees and expenses after final disposition in the adversary adjudication.

(b) Ordinarily, the determination of an award will be made on the basis of the written record of the underlying proceeding and the filings required or permitted by the foregoing sections of these rules. However, the adjudicative officer may, sua sponte, or on motion of any party to the proceedings require or permit further proceedings, such as informal conferences, oral argument, additional written submissions or an evidentiary hearing. Such further proceedings shall be held only when necessary for full and fair resolution of the issues arising from the application and shall be conducted as promptly as possible. A motion for further proceedings shall specifically identify the information sought on the disputed issues and shall explain why the further proceedings are necessary to resolve the issues.