Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.4.1031 Under what circumstances will the ALJ authorize a party to obtain discovery of information?

(1) Written interrogatories;

(2) Depositions;  and

(3) Requests for production of designated documents or tangible things or for entry on designated land for inspection or other purposes.

(1) That the discovery will not unreasonably delay the hearing process;

(2) That the scope of the discovery is not unduly burdensome;

(3) That the method to be used is the least burdensome method available;

(4) That any confidential information can be adequately safeguarded;  and

(5) That the information sought:

(1) Briefly describes the proposed methodology, purpose, and scope of the discovery;

(2) Explains how the discovery meets the criteria in paragraph (b) of this section;  and

(3) Attaches a copy of any proposed discovery request (written interrogatories, notice of deposition, or request for production of designated documents or tangible things or for entry on designated land).

(1) Within 30 days after issuance of the docketing notice under § 4.1020 if the discovery sought is between the petitioner and OFA;  and

(2) Within 50 days after issuance of the docketing notice under § 4.1020 if the discovery sought is between a full intervenor and another party.

(1) A party must file any objections to a discovery motion or to specific portions of a proposed discovery request within 10 days after service of the motion.

(2) An objection must explain how, in the objecting party's view, the discovery sought does not meet the criteria in paragraph (b) of this section.