CFR > Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER X—PROCEDURAL RULES (parts 385 to 391) > PART 385—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE > SUBPART G—Decisions (§385.701 to §385.716) > 385.704—Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).

385.704—Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).

After testimony is taken in a proceeding, or phase of a proceeding, the presiding officer will afford every participant an opportunity to:
(a) Submit written initial briefs in accordance with Rule 706, except that the presiding officer may provide an opportunity for oral argument in lieu of, or in addition to, initial briefs; and
(b) Submit written reply briefs in accordance with Rule 706, except that the presiding officer may:
(1) Provide an opportunity for oral reply argument in lieu of, or in addition to, reply briefs; or
(2) For good cause, deny opportunity for reply or limit the issues which may be addressed in any reply.