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29 C.F.R. 29 CFR--PART 2700

Title 29 - Labor

Amendment from August 04, 2006

29 CFR--PART 2700

View Printed Federal Register page 71 FR 44208 in PDF format.

Amendment(s) published August 4, 2006, in 71 FR 44208

Effective Date(s): October 3, 2006

14. Section 2700.56 is amended by revising paragraphs (d) and (e) to read as follows:

§ 2700.56   Discovery; general.

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(d) Initiation of discovery. Discovery may be initiated after an answer to a notice of contest, an answer to a petition for assessment of penalty, or an answer to a complaint under section 105(c) or 111 of the Act has been filed. 30 U.S.C. 815(c) and 821.

(e) Completion of discovery. Discovery shall not unduly delay or otherwise impede disposition of the case, and must be completed at least 20 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. For good cause shown, the Judge may extend or shorten the time for discovery.