5 CFR §1201.74
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- (a)Motion for an order compelling discovery. Motions for orders compelling discovery and motions for the appearance of nonparties must be filed with the judge in accordance with § 1201.73(c)(1) and (d)(3). An administrative judge may deny a motion to compel discovery if a party fails to comply with the requirements of 5 CFR 1201.73(c)(1) and (d)(3).
- (b)Content of order. Any order issued will include, where appropriate:
- (1)A provision that the person to be deposed must be notified of the time and place of the deposition;
- (2)Any conditions or limits concerning the conduct or scope of the proceedings or the subject matter that may be necessary to prevent undue delay or to protect a party or other individual or entity from undue expense, embarrassment, or oppression;
- (3)Limits on the time for conducting depositions, answering written interrogatories, or producing documentary evidence; and
- (4)Other restrictions upon the discovery process that the judge sets.
- (c)Noncompliance. The judge may impose sanctions under § 1201.43 of this part for failure to comply with an order compelling discovery.