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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.12.89 Participation of nonparties

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A nonparty participant may—

(1) Attend all conferences (including the prehearing conference), oral proceedings, and arguments;

(2) Submit written testimony and documentary evidence for inclusion in the record;

(3) File written objections, briefs, and other pleadings;  and

(4) Present oral argument.

(b) A nonparty participant may not—

(1) Submit written interrogatories;  and

(2) Conduct cross-examination.

(c) A person whose petition is the subject of the hearing has the same right as a party.

(d) A nonparty participant will be permitted additional rights if the presiding officer concludes that the participant's interests would not be adequately protected otherwise or that broader participation is required for a full and true disclosure of the facts, but the rights of a nonparty participant may not exceed the rights of a party.

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