§ 2.1309 - Notice of oral hearing.

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A notice of oral hearing will—

State the time, place, and issues to be considered;

Provide names and addresses of participants,

Specify the time limit for participants and others to indicate whether they wish to present views;

Specify the schedule for the filing of written testimony, statements of position, proposed questions for the Presiding Officer to consider, and rebuttal testimony consistent with the schedule provisions of § 2.1321.

Specify that the oral hearing shall commence within 15 days of the date for submittal of rebuttal testimony unless otherwise ordered;

State any other instructions the Commission deems appropriate;

If so determined by the NRC staff or otherwise directed by the Commission, direct that the staff participate as a party with respect to some or all issues.

If the Commission is not the Presiding Officer, the notice of oral hearing will also state:

When the jurisdiction of the Presiding Officer commences and terminates;

The powers of the Presiding Officer;

Instructions to the Presiding Officer to certify promptly the completed hearing record to the Commission without a recommended or preliminary decision.