§  1.294   Oppositions and replies.

   (a) Any party to a hearing may file an opposition to an interlocutory
   request filed in that proceeding.

   (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, oppositions
   shall be filed within 4 days after the original pleading is filed, and
   replies to oppositions will not be entertained. See, however, § 1.732.

   (c) Oppositions to pleadings in the following categories shall be filed
   within 10 days after the pleading is filed. Replies to such oppositions
   shall be filed within 5 days after the opposition is filed, and shall
   be limited to matters raised in the opposition.

   (1) Petitions to amend, modify, enlarge, or delete the issues upon
   which the hearing was ordered.

   (2) [Reserved]

   (3) Petitions by adverse parties requesting dismissal of an
   application.

   (4) Joint requests for approval of agreements filed pursuant to
   § 1.525.

   (d) Additional pleadings may be filed only if specifically requested or
   authorized by the person(s) who is to make the ruling.

   [ 29 FR 6444 , May 16, 1964, as amended at  39 FR 10909 , Mar. 22, 1974]