1116.1—Requests.
(a) Addressee.
Requests for oral argument should be addressed to the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001.
(b) Who may request?
Any party may submit a written request for oral argument and state the reasons for the request. No replies from other parties to the request shall be made.
(c) When to file a request.
Requests for oral argument should be filed within 20 days after the date of service of the decision, order, or requirement being appealed, unless the Board by order prescribes a different time period.
(d) Granting of request.
The Board will rule upon requests by decision, and the granting of requests is entirely at the discretion of the Board.
[47 FR 49569, Nov. 1, 1982, as amended at 74 FR 52908, Oct. 15, 2009]