# 10 C.F.R. § 2.703 (2026): Examination by experts

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## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 2.703 (2026)
- **Heading:** Examination by experts
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 2: AGENCY RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart G: Rules for Formal Adjudications / § 2.703: § 2.703   Examination by experts.

## Text

(a) A party may request the presiding officer to permit a qualified individual who has scientific or technical training or experience to participate on behalf of that party in the examination and cross-examination of expert witnesses. The presiding officer may permit the individual to participate on behalf of the party in the examination and cross-examination of expert witnesses, upon finding:
(1) That cross-examination by that individual would serve the purpose of furthering the conduct of the proceeding;
(2) That the individual is qualified by scientific or technical training or experience to contribute to the development of an adequate decisional record in the proceeding by the conduct of such examination or cross-examination;
(3) That the individual has read any written testimony on which they intend to examine or cross-examine and any documents to be used or referred to in the course of the examination or cross-examination; and
(4) That the individual has prepared themselves to conduct a meaningful and expeditious examination or cross-examination, and has submitted a cross-examination plan in accordance with § 2.711(c).
(b) Examination or cross-examination conducted under this section must be limited to areas within the expertise of the individual conducting the examination or cross-examination. The party on behalf of whom this examination or cross-examination is conducted and their attorney is responsible for the conduct of examination or cross-examination by such individuals.
[69 FR 2256, Jan. 14, 2004, as amended at 88 FR 57877, Aug. 24, 2023]

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