LAC 43:VI.503. Rules of Conduct

A. Hearings scheduled pursuant to this subpart shall be fact-finding in nature and cross-examination of the witnesses shall be limited to the commissioner and staff. 1. The commissioner, or a designee, shall serve as presiding officer, and shall have the discretion to establish reasonable limits upon the time allowed for statements. 2. The applicant may first present all relative information supporting their proposal followed by testimony and/or evidence from local, state and federal agencies and others. 3. All interested parties shall be permitted to appear and present testimony, either in person or by their representatives. 4. All hearings shall be recorded verbatim. 5. Copies of the transcript shall be available for public inspection at the Office of Conservation. 6. The testimony and all evidence received shall be made part of the administrative record.