45 CFR §79.17
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Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may—
- (a)Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;
- (b)Participate in any conference held by the ALJ;
- (c)Conduct discovery;
- (d)Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
- (e)Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
- (f)Present and cross-examine witnesses;
- (g)Present oral arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and
- (h)Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing.