16.107—Allowable fees and expenses.
(2)
Reasonable cost of any study, analysis, engineering report, test, or project necessary for the preparation of the party's case;
(b)
Awards will be based on the prevailing market rates for the kind and quality of services furnished not to exceed the rates set forth in paragraph (c) of this section.
(c)
No award under these rules for the fee of an attorney or agent may exceed $125.00 per hour. No award to compensate an expert witness may exceed $24.09 per hour.
(d)
In determining the reasonableness of the fee sought, the adjudicative officer shall consider the following:
(1)
The prevailing rate for similar services in the community in which the attorney, agent or witness ordinarily performs services;