# 49 C.F.R. § 386.37 (2026): Discovery

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_37

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 386.37 (2026)
- **Heading:** Discovery
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 386: RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FMCSA PROCEEDINGS / Subpart D: General Rules and Hearings / § 386.37: § 386.37   Discovery.

## Text

(a) Parties may obtain discovery by one or more of the following methods: Depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; request for production of documents or other evidence for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations; and requests for admission.
(b) Discovery may not commence until the matter is pending before the Agency Decisionmaker or referred to the Office of Hearings.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, in the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551
et seq.,
or by the Agency Decisionmaker or Administrative Law Judge, in the absence of specific Agency provisions or regulations, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure may serve as guidance in administrative adjudications.
[70 FR 28483, May 18, 2005]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 386.30 (2026) § 386.30   Enforcement proceedings under part 395.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_30.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.31 (2026) § 386.31   Official notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_31.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.34 (2026) § 386.34   Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_34.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.35 (2026) § 386.35   Motions to dismiss and motions for a more definite statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_35.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.36 (2026) § 386.36   Motions for Final Order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_36.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.37 (2026) § 386.37   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_37.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.38 (2026) § 386.38   Scope of discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_38.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.39 (2026) § 386.39   Protective orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_39.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.40 (2026) § 386.40   Supplementation of responses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_40.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.41 (2026) § 386.41   Stipulations regarding discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_41.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.42 (2026) § 386.42   Written interrogatories to parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_42.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.43 (2026) § 386.43   Production of documents and other evidence; entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; and physical and mental examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_43.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.44 (2026) § 386.44   Request for admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_44.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.45 (2026) § 386.45   Motion to compel discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_45.md)

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