CFR > Title 10 - Energy > CHAPTER III—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > PART 710—CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED MATTER OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL > SUBPART A—General Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or Special Nuclear Material (§710.1 to §710.36) > 710.24—Appointment of DOE Counsel.

710.24—Appointment of DOE Counsel.

(a) Upon receipt from the individual of a written request for a hearing, an attorney shall forthwith be assigned by the Manager to act as DOE Counsel.
(b) DOE Counsel is authorized to consult directly with the individual if he is not represented by counsel, or with the individual's counsel or representative if so represented, to clarify issues and reach stipulations with respect to testimony and contents of documents and other physical evidence. Such stipulations shall be binding upon the individual and the DOE Counsel for the purposes of this subpart.