(a) General rule. A motion may be filed:
- (1) At any time, unless otherwise provided;
- (2) By a participant or a person who has filed a timely motion to intervene which has not been denied;
- (3) In any proceeding except an informal rulemaking proceeding.
- (b) Written and oral motions. Any motion must be filed in writing, except that the presiding officer may permit an oral motion to be made on the record during a hearing or conference.
(c) Contents. A motion must contain a clear and concise statement of:
- (1) The facts and law which support the motion; and
- (2) The specific relief or ruling requested.
[Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, as amended by Order 225-A, 47 FR 35956, Aug. 18, 1982; Order 376, 49 FR 21705, May 23, 1984]