Sec. 1.732  Other required written submissions.

    (a) The Commission may, in its discretion, require the parties to 
file briefs summarizing the facts and issues presented in the pleadings 
and other record evidence. These briefs shall contain the findings of 
fact and conclusions of law which that party is urging the Commission to 
adopt, with specific citation to the record, and supported by relevant 
authority and analysis. Absent an order by the Commission that briefs be 
filed, the parties may voluntarily submit briefs in accordance with the 
provisions of paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.
    (b) In cases when discovery is not conducted, briefs shall be filed 
concurrently by both complainant and defendant within 90 days from the 
date a complaint is served. Such briefs shall be no longer than 35 
pages.

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    (c) In cases when discovery is conducted, briefs shall be filed 
concurrently by both complainant and defendant at such time designated 
by the staff, typically within 30 days after discovery is completed. 
Such briefs shall be no longer than 50 pages.
    (d) Reply briefs may be submitted by either party within 20 days 
from the date initial briefs are due. Reply briefs shall be no longer 
than 20 pages in cases when discovery is not conducted, and 30 pages in 
cases when discovery is conducted.
    (e) Briefs containing information which is claimed by an opposing or 
third party to be proprietary under Sec. 1.731 shall be submitted to the 
Commission in confidence pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 0.459 of 
this chapter and clearly marked ``Not for Public Inspection.'' An edited 
version removing all proprietary data shall also be filed with the 
Commission for inclusion in the public file. Edited versions shall be 
filed within five days from the date the unedited brief is submitted, 
and served on opposing parties.
    (f) Either on its own motion or upon proper motion by a party, the 
Commission may establish other deadlines or page limits for briefs.
    (g) The Commission may require the parties to submit any additional 
information it deems appropriate for a full, fair, and expeditious 
resolution of the proceeding, including affidavits and exhibits.
[ 53 FR 11855 , Apr. 11, 1988. Redesignated and amended at  58 FR 25573 , 
Apr. 27, 1993]