43 C.F.R. § 4.105 – Prehearing motions.

(a) Overview. A party may apply for an order requesting relief by presenting a motion to the ALJ. A motion made prior to a hearing must be presented in writing, unless otherwise authorized by the ALJ. Motions must conform to the general requirements of this section as well as any provisions in this subpart applicable to the specific type of motion, except that motions for summary judgment are governed by § 4.111.
(b) Motion. A motion must be filed and served in accordance with §§ 4.102 and 4.103 and must comply with the following:
1. (1) Timing. A motion may be filed any time after the commencement of a proceeding unless a different deadline has been prescribed by a provision of this subpart or in an order issued by the ALJ.
2. (2) Page limits. A motion may not exceed 15 pages unless the ALJ orders otherwise.
3. (3) Content. A motion must clearly and concisely state:
  1. (i) The purpose of the motion and the relief sought;
  2. (ii) The factual basis for the relief sought; and
  3. (iii) The legal arguments and reasons supporting the motion, including citations to any applicable legal authority.
(c) Response. A response brief must be filed and served in accordance with §§ 4.102 and 4.103 and must comply with the following:
1. (1) Timing. A response brief must be filed within 14 days after filing of the motion unless a different response period is prescribed by a provision in this subpart or an order issued by the ALJ.
2. (2) Page limits. A response may not exceed 15 pages unless the ALJ orders otherwise.
3. (3) Content. A response must clearly and concisely state:
  1. (i) Whether the party opposes or supports the relief sought in the motion;
  2. (ii) The factual basis for the response; and
  3. (iii) The legal arguments and reasons supporting the response, including citations to any applicable legal authority.
(d) Reply. No reply or further briefing related to the motion will be accepted unless authorized by ALJ.
(e) Supporting documentary materials. Exhibits, attachments, affidavits, declarations, or other documentary materials supporting a motion or response must be directly referenced in the motion or response using pinpoint citations that identify the specific page(s) or paragraph number(s) where the supporting text is located. Supporting documentary materials must be submitted with the motion or response unless the supporting materials have already been filed with DCHD.
(f) Procedural motions. The ALJ may rule on a motion requesting procedural relief without waiting for a response. Types of motions seeking procedural relief include, but are not limited to, requests to modify a deadline, reschedule an action, allow additional briefing, or permit the filing of an overlength brief.
(g) Summary denial. An ALJ may summarily deny a motion without waiting for a response when the motion is frivolous, is repetitive, or would cause undue delay.