Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2.1309 - Notice of oral hearing(a) A notice of oral hearing will-(1) State the time, place, and issues to be considered;(2) Provide names and addresses of participants,(3) Specify the time limit for participants and others to indicate whether they wish to present views;(4) Specify the schedule for the filing of written testimony, statements of position, proposed questions for the Presiding Officer to consider, and rebuttal testimony consistent with the schedule provisions of § 2.1321 .(5) Specify that the oral hearing shall commence within 15 days of the date for submittal of rebuttal testimony unless otherwise ordered;(6) State any other instructions the Commission deems appropriate;(7) If so determined by the NRC staff or otherwise directed by the Commission, direct that the staff participate as a party with respect to some or all issues.(b) If the Commission is not the Presiding Officer, the notice of oral hearing will also state:(1) When the jurisdiction of the Presiding Officer commences and terminates;(2) The powers of the Presiding Officer;(3) Instructions to the Presiding Officer to certify promptly the completed hearing record to the Commission without a recommended or preliminary decision.