49 CFR §1116.1

1. (a)Addressee. Requests for oral argument should be addressed to the Chief of Case Administration, Office of Chief Counsel, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001.
2. (b)Who may request? Any party may submit a written request for oral argument and state the reasons for the request. No replies from other parties to the request shall be made.
3. (c)When to file a request. Requests for oral argument should be filed within 20 days after the date of service of the decision, order, or requirement being appealed, unless the Board by order prescribes a different time period.
4. (d)Granting of request. The Board will rule upon requests by decision, and the granting of requests is entirely at the discretion of the Board.