Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may:

1. (a) Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative (as defined in § 33.2);
2. (b) Participate in any conference held by the ALJ:
3. (c) Conduct discovery under § 33.21;
4. (d) Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which must be made part of the record;
5. (e) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
6. (f) Present and cross-examine witnesses;
7. (g) Present oral arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and

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

   (Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3803(g) (2) (E), (F), (3)(B)(ii))