Conference

(a)A request for conference in response to a notice of probable violation issued under 165:20- 12 1313 must be accompanied by a statement of the issues which the respondent intends to raise at the conference. The issues may relate to the alleged violations, new information, or the required corrective action.#

(b)The conference is conducted informally without strict adherence to the Commission's Rules of Practice, OAC 165:5. The respondent may submit any relevant information and materials on his behalf. He may also examine the complaints against him. No detailed record of the conference is prepared.#

(c)At the outset of the conference, the complaints shall be presented by the Manager of Pipeline Safety or his designee. The respondent may examine and respond to or rebut the complaints.#

(d)After the presentation of the complaints, the respondent may offer facts, statements, explanations, documents, testimony, or other items which are relevant to the issues under consideration.#

(e)At the close of the respondent's presentation, the Manager of Pipeline Safety may present or allow the presentation of any Pipeline Safety Department rebuttal information. The respondent may then respond to that information.#

(f)The respondent may also request an opportunity to submit further written material for inclusion in the case file. The Manager of Pipeline Safety shall allow a reasonable time for submission of the material and shall specify the date by which it must be submitted.#

(g)After submission of all material during and after the conference, the Manager of Pipeline Safety shall determine if further Commission enforcement action is necessary. PART 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS#