(a) Interrogatories. Not later than 25 days prior to the date of the
hearing, except for good cause shown, or not later than 14 days prior to
such earlier date as the Administrative Law Judge may order, any party
may serve upon an opposing party written interrogatories. Each
interrogatory shall be answered separately and fully in writing under
oath, unless objected to. Answers are to be signed by the person making
them and objections by the attorney or by whoever is representing the
party. Answers and objections shall be filed and served within 25 days
of service of the interrogatory.
(b) Admissions. Not later than 14 days prior to the date of the
hearing, except for good cause shown, or not later than 14 days prior to
such earlier date as the Administrative Law Judge may order, any party
may serve upon an opposing party a written request for the admission of
the genuineness and authenticity of any relevant documents described in
and exhibited with the request, or for the admission of the truth of any
relevant matters of fact stated in the request. Each of the matters as
to which an admission is requested shall be deemed admitted, unless
within 25 days after service, the party to whom the request is directed
serves upon the requesting party a sworn statement either (1) denying
specifically the matter as to which an admission is requested, or (2)
setting forth in detail the reasons why he cannot truthfully either
admit or deny such matters.
(c) Objections or failures to respond. The party submitting the
interrogatory or request may move for an order with respect to any
objection or other failure to respond.
