Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2554.15 - What happens once an answer is filed?(a) When the reviewing official receives an answer, he must file concurrently, the complaint and the answer with the ALJ, along with a designation of a Corporation representative.(b) When the ALJ receives the complaint and the answer, the ALJ will promptly serve a notice of oral hearing upon the defendant and the representative for the Corporation, in the same manner as the complaint, service of which is described in § 2554.12 . The notice of oral hearing must be served within six years of the date on which the claim or statement is made.(c) The notice must include:(1) The tentative time, place and nature of the hearing;(2) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;(3) The matters of fact and law to be asserted;(4) A description of the procedures for the conduct of the hearing;(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the defendant's representative and the representative for the Corporation; and(6) Such other matters as the ALJ deems appropriate.(d) The six-year statute of limitation may be extended by agreement of the parties.