47 CFR §1.724

1. (a)Any party that intends to file a complaint subject to the 5-month deadline in 47 U.S.C. 208(b)(1) must comply with the pre-complaint procedures below. The Enforcement Bureau's Market Disputes Resolution Division will not process complaints subject to the 5-month deadline unless the filer complies with these procedures.
2. (b)A party seeking to file a complaint subject to 47 U.S.C. 208(b)(1) shall notify the Chief of the Market Disputes Resolution Division in writing of its intent to file the complaint, and provide a copy of the letter to the defendant. Commission staff will convene a conference with both parties as soon as practicable. During that conference, the staff may discuss, among other things:
   1. (1)Scheduling in the case;
   2. (2)Narrowing factual and legal issues in dispute;
   3. (3)Information exchange and discovery necessary to adjudicate the dispute;
   4. (4)Entry of a protective order governing confidential material; and
   5. (5)Preparation for and scheduling a mandatory settlement negotiation session at the Commission.
3. (c)Staff will endeavor to complete the pre-complaint process as expeditiously as possible. Staff may direct the parties to exchange relevant information during the pre-complaint period.