CFR /  Title 43  /  Part 4  /  Sec. 4.434 Conduct of hearing.

(a) The administrative law judge may seek to obtain stipulations as to material facts.

(b) Unless the administrative law judge directs otherwise:

(1) The appellant will first present its evidence on the facts at issue; and

(2) The other parties and the Bureau or Office will then present their evidence on such issues. [75 FR 64668, Oct. 20, 2010]