2200.203(a)

Selection. Upon receipt of a Notice of Contest, the Chief Administrative Law Judge may, at his or her discretion, assign an appropriate case for E-Z Trial.

2200.203(b)

Party request. Within twenty days of the notice of docketing, any party may request that the case be assigned for E-Z Trial. The request must be in writing. For example, ``I request an E-Z Trial'' will suffice. The request must be sent to the Executive Secretary. Copies must be sent to each of the other parties.

2200.203(c)

Judge's ruling on request. The Chief Judge or the Judge assigned to the case may grant a party's request and assign a case for E-Z Trial at his or her discretion. Such request shall be acted upon within fifteen days of its receipt by the Judge.

2200.203(d)

Time for filing complaint or answer under Sec. 2200.34. If a party has requested E-Z Trial or the Judge has assigned the case for E- Z Trial, the times for filing a complaint or answer will not run. If a request for E-Z Trial is denied, the period for filing a complaint or answer will begin to run upon issuance of the notice denying E-Z Trial.

*[47 FR 29527, July 7, 1982, as amended at 57 FR 41688, Sept. 11, 1992; 60 FR 41805, Aug. 14, 1995; 62 FR 61011, Nov. 14, 1997]