Regulation .07 Waiver of Right to Appear.
Regulation .07 Waiver of Right to Appear.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In General.
(1)
A party may waive the right to appear personally at the hearing.
(2)
A waiver may be made:
(a)
Orally to the Secretary; or
(b)
In writing and filed with the Secretary.
B.
Withdrawal. A waiver may be withdrawn only by written notice received by the Secretary at least 5 days before the earlier of:
(1)
The scheduled hearing; or
(2)
The date that applicable law permits for the issuance of the Secretary's decision.
C.
Not a Default. If a party has filed a waiver under this regulation, the failure of that party to appear personally or by representative may not result in a finding of default.