(a) The contractor may review any new evidence that is submitted, regardless of whether the ALJ has stayed the proceedings, including but not limited to—

(1) New evidence submitted with the initial complaint;

(2) New evidence submitted with an amended complaint;

(3) New evidence produced during discovery;

(4) New evidence produced when the ALJ consults with scientific and clinical experts; and

(5) New evidence presented during any hearing.

(b) The contractor may submit a statement regarding whether the new evidence is significant under §426.340, within such deadline as the ALJ may set.