29 CFR §18.80
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- (a)Time for filing. Unless the judge orders otherwise, at least 21 days before the hearing, each participating party must file a prehearing statement.
- (b)Required conference. Before filing a prehearing statement, the party must confer with all other parties in good faith to:
- (c)Contents. Unless ordered otherwise, the prehearing statement must state:
- (1)The party's name;
- (2)The issues of law to be determined with reference to the appropriate statute, regulation, or case law;
- (3)A precise statement of the relief sought;
- (4)The stipulated facts that require no proof;
- (5)The facts disputed by the parties;
- (6)A list of witnesses the party expects to call;
- (7)A list of the joint exhibits;
- (8)A list of the party's exhibits;
- (9)An estimate of the time required for the party to present its case-in-chief; and
- (10)Any additional information that may aid the parties' preparation for the hearing or the disposition of the proceeding, such as the need for specialized equipment at the hearing.
- (d)Joint prehearing statement. The judge may require the parties to file a joint prehearing statement rather than individual prehearing statements.
- (e)Signature. The prehearing statement must be in writing and signed. By signing, an attorney, representative, or party makes the certifications described in § 18.50(d).