42 CFR 1005.3 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 482.1 To Parts 1009-1099) — Office Of Inspector General-Health Care, Department Of Health And Human Services (Subpart A To Parts 1009-1099) — Oig Authorities (§ 1001.1 To Parts 1009-1099) — Appeals Of Exclusions, Civil Money Penalties And Assessments (§ 1005.1 To § 1005.23) — Rights of parties.

(a) Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may -

(1) Be accompanied, represented and advised by an attorney;

(2) Participate in any conference held by the ALJ;

(3) Conduct discovery of documents as permitted by this part;

(4) Agree to stipulations of fact or law which will be made part of the record;

(5) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;

(6) Present and cross-examine witnesses;

(7) Present oral arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and

(8) Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing.

(b) Fees for any services performed on behalf of a party by an attorney are not subject to the provisions of section 206 of title II of the Act, which authorizes the Secretary to specify or limit these fees.