Preliminary factfinding procedures.

When the Panel determines that a factfinding hearing is necessary under § 2471.6, and it appoints one or more of its designees to conduct such hearing, it will issue and serve upon each of the parties a notice of hearing and a notice of prehearing conference, if any. The notice will state: (a) The names of the parties to the dispute; (b) The date, time, place, type, and purpose of the hearing; (c) The date, time, place, and purpose of the prehearing conference, if any; (d) The name of the designated representatives appointed by the Panel; (e) The issues to be resolved; and (f) The method, if any, by which the hearing shall be recorded. [45 FR 3520, Jan. 17, 1980, as amended at 48 FR 19694, May 2, 1983; 61 FR 41295, Aug. 8, 1996]