(a) The exclusive administrative record of the hearing consists of the following:
- (1) The notice of opportunity for hearing and the response.
- (2) All written information and views submitted to the presiding officer at the hearing or after if specifically permitted by the presiding officer.
- (3) Any transcript of the hearing.
- (4) The presiding officer's decision and any briefs or comments on the decision under § 96.66(e) of this part.
- (5) All letters or communications between participants and the presiding officer or the Secretary referred to in § 96.63 of this part.
- (b) The record of the hearing is closed to the submission of information and views at the close of the hearing, unless the presiding officer specifically permits additional time for a further submission.