7 CFR §1.318
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All parties may:
- (a)Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;
- (b)Participate in any prehearing or post-hearing conference held by the ALJ;
- (c)Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
- (d)Conduct discovery;
- (e)Make opening and closing statements at the hearing;
- (f)Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
- (g)Cross examine witnesses;
- (h)Present oral arguments at the hearings; and
- (i)Submit written briefs, proposed findings of fact, and proposed conclusions of law after the hearing.