(a) The following table summarizes the steps in the trial-type hearing process under subpart B of this part and indicates the deadlines generally applicable to each step. If the deadlines in this table are in any way inconsistent with the deadlines as set by other sections of this part or by the ALJ, the deadlines as set by those other sections or by the ALJ control. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Process Must generally be See
(1) DOI files preliminary 0 ................. 45.20.
condition(s) or
prescription(s) with FERC.(2) License party files 30 Within 30 days 45.21(a).
request for hearing. after DOI files
preliminary
condition(s) or
prescription(s)
with FERC.(3) Any other license party 50 Within 20 days 45.22(a).
files notice of intervention after deadline
and response. for filing
requests for
hearing.(4) Bureau may file answer.... 80 Within 50 days 45.25(a).
after deadline
for filing
requests for
hearing.(5) OEPC refers case to ALJ 85 Within 55 days 45.26(a).
office for hearing and issues after deadline
referral notice to parties. for filing
requests for
hearing.(6) Parties may meet and agree 86-91 Before deadline 45.41(a).
to discovery (optional step). for filing
motions seeking
discovery.(7) ALJ office sends docketing 90 Within 5 days 45.30.
notice, and ALJ issues notice after effective
setting date for initial date of referral
prehearing conference. notice.(8) Party files motion seeking 92 Within 7 days 45.41(d).
discovery from another party. after effective
date of referral
notice.(9) Other party files 99 Within 7 days 45.41(e).
objections to discovery after service of
motion or specific portions discovery motion.
of discovery requests.(10) Parties meet to discuss 100-104 Before date set 45.40(d).
discovery and hearing for initial
schedule. prehearing
conference.(11) ALJ conducts initial 105 On or about 20th 45.40(a).
prehearing conference. day after
effective date
of referral
notice.(12) ALJ issues order 107 Within 2 days 45.40(g).
following initial prehearing after initial
conference. prehearing
conference.(13) Party responds to 120-22 Within 15 days 45.43(c).
interrogatories from another after ALJ's
party as authorized by ALJ. order
authorizing
discovery during
or following
initial
prehearing
conference.(14) Party responds to 120-22 Within 15 days 45.45(c).
requests for documents, etc., after ALJ's
from another party as order
authorized by ALJ. authorizing
discovery during
or following
initial
prehearing
conference.(15) Parties complete all 130 Within 25 days 45.41(i).
discovery, including after initial
depositions, as authorized by prehearing
ALJ. conference.(16) Parties file updated 140 Within 10 days 45.42(b).
lists of witnesses and after deadline
exhibits. for completion
of discovery.(17) Parties file written 140 Within 10 days 45.52(a).
direct testimony. after deadline
for completion
of discovery.
(18) Parties complete 155 Within 25 days 45.50(a).
prehearing preparation and after deadline
ALJ commences hearing. for completion
of discovery.(19) ALJ closes hearing record 160 When ALJ closes 45.58.
hearing.(20) Parties file post-hearing 175 Within 15 days 45.59(a).
briefs. after hearing
closes.(21) ALJ issues decision...... 190 Within 30 days 45.60(a).
after hearing
closes.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) The following table summarizes the steps in the alternatives process under subpart C of this part and indicates the deadlines generally applicable to each step. If the deadlines in this table are in any way inconsistent with the deadlines as set by other sections of this part, the deadlines as set by those other sections control. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Process Must generally be See
(1) DOI files preliminary 0 ................. 45.20.
condition(s) or
prescription(s) with FERC.(2) License party files 30 Within 30 days 45.71(a).
alternative condition(s) or after DOI files
prescription(s). preliminary
condition(s) or
prescription(s)
with FERC.(3) ALJ issues decision on any 190 Within 30 days 45.60(a).
hearing request. after hearing
closes (see
previous table).(4) License party files 210 Within 20 days 45.72(a).
revised alternative after ALJ issues
condition(s) or decision.
prescription(s) if authorized.(5) DOI files modified 300 Within 60 days 45.73(a).
condition(s) or after the
prescription(s) with FERC. deadline for
filing comments
on FERC's draft
NEPA document.------------------------------------------------------------------------