The Board may decide that a proceeding be heard under modified procedure when it appears that substantially all material issues of fact can be resolved through submission of written statements, and efficient disposition of the proceeding can be accomplished without oral testimony. Modified procedure may be ordered on the Board’s initiative, or upon approval of a request by any party.

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[47 FR 49558, Nov. 1, 1982, as amended at 61 FR 52712, Oct. 8, 1996]