7 CFR § 1.318
Rights of parties
July 6, 2020
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.