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

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) Written interrogatories as provided in § 1.643; (2) Depositions of witnesses as provided in paragraph (h) of this section; and (3) Requests for production of designated documents or tangible things or for entry on designated land for inspection or other purposes. (b) (1) That the discovery will not unreasonably delay the hearing process; (2) That the information sought: (i) Will be admissible at the hearing or appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence; (ii) Is not already in the license proceeding record or otherwise obtainable by the party; (iii) Is not cumulative or repetitious; and (iv) Is not privileged or protected from disclosure by applicable law; (3) That the scope of the discovery is not unduly burdensome; (4) That the method to be used is the least burdensome method available; (5) That any trade secrets or proprietary information can be adequately safeguarded; and (6) That the standards for discovery under paragraphs (f) through (h) of this section have been met, if applicable. (c) (1) Pursuant to an agreement of the parties; or (2) By filing a motion that: (i) Briefly describes the proposed method(s), purpose, and scope of the discovery; (ii) Explains how the discovery meets the criteria in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(6) of this section; and (iii) Attaches a copy of any proposed discovery request (written interrogatories, notice of deposition, or request for production of designated documents or tangible things or for e

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1.641