Discovery.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) The following types of discovery are authorized: (1) Requests for production, inspection and photocopying of documents; (2) Requests for admission of the authenticity of any relevant document or the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4) Depositions. (b) The ALJ shall set the schedule for discovery. (c) Requests for production of documents and requests for admission. (1) A party may serve requests for production of documents or requests for admission on another party. (2) If a party served with such requests fails to respond timely, the requesting party may file a motion to compel production or deem admissions, as appropriate. (3) A party served with such a request may file a motion for a protective order before the date on which a response to the discovery request is due, stating reasons why discovery should be limited or should not be required. (4) Within 15 days of service of a motion to compel or to deem matter admitted or a motion for a protective order, the opposing party may file a response. (5) The ALJ may grant a motion to compel production or deem matter admitted or may deny a motion for a protective order only if he finds that— (i) The discovery sought is necessary for the expeditious, fair, and reasonable consideration of the issues; (ii) It is not unduly costly or burdensome; (iii) It will not unduly delay the proceeding; and (iv) The information sought is not privileged. (d) Depositions and written interrogatories. Depositions and w

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1.322