§  1.203   The record.

   The evidence submitted by the parties, together with all papers and
   requests filed in the proceeding and any transcripts, shall constitute
   the exclusive record for decision. Where any decision rests on official
   notice of a material fact not appearing in the record, any party shall
   on timely request be afforded an opportunity to show the contrary.

   (5 U.S.C. 556; 47 U.S.C. 154, 159, 208, 209, 214, 309, 312, 316, and
   409)

   [ 85 FR 63174 , Oct. 6, 2020]