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39 CFR §3040.176

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If the Commission determines that further proceedings are appropriate, a conference shall be scheduled to consider the merits of going forward with the proposal. Upon conclusion of the conference, the Commission shall promptly issue a ruling to:
  1. (a)Provide for a period of discovery to obtain further information;
  2. (b)Schedule a hearing on the record for further consideration of the proposal;
  3. (c)Explain the reasons for not going forward with formal proceedings; or
  4. (d)Direct other action as the Commission may consider appropriate.