# 7 C.F.R. § 1.167 (2026): Conference

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## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1.167 (2026)
- **Heading:** Conference
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Part 1 / Subpart I / § 1.167: § 1.167   Conference.

## Text

(a) Purpose. Upon motion of a party or upon the Judge's own motion, the Judge may direct the parties to attend a conference when the Judge finds that the proceeding would be expedited by discussions on matters of procedure and/or possible stipulations. The conference may include discussions regarding: (1) Simplification of the issues; (2) Limitation of expert or other witnesses; (3) The orderly presentation of evidence; and (4) Any other matters that may expedite and aid in the disposition of the proceeding. (b) Manner of the Conference. (1) The conference shall be conducted by telephone or correspondence unless the Judge determines that conducting the conference by audio-visual telecommunication: (i) Is necessary to prevent prejudice to a party; (ii) Is necessary because of a disability of any individual expected to participate in the conference; or (iii) Would cost less than conducting the conference by telephone or correspondence. If the Judge determines that a conference conducted by audio-visual telecommunication would measurably increase the United States Department of Agriculture's cost of conducting the conference, the conference shall be conducted by personal attendance of any individual who is expected to participate in the conference, by telephone, or by correspondence. (2) If the conference is not conducted by telephone or correspondence, the conference shall be conducted by audio-visual telecommunication unless the Judge determines that conducting the conference by personal attendance of any individual who is expected to participate in the conference: (i) Is necessary to prevent prejudice to a party; (ii) Is necessary because of a disability of any individual expected to participate in the conference; or (iii) Would cost less than conducting the conference by audio-visual telecommunication. [60 FR 8457, Feb. 14, 1995]

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