# 20 CFR § 702.313: Informal conferences; how called; when called

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.313

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 702.313
- **Heading:** Informal conferences; how called; when called
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER A—LONGSHOREMEN'S AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND RELATED STATUTES > PART 702—ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE > Subpart C—Adjudication Procedures > Action by District Directors

## Text

Informal conferences may be called upon not less than 10 days' notice to the parties, unless the parties agree to meet at an earlier date. The notice may be given by telephone, but shall be confirmed by use of a written notice on a form prescribed by the Director. The notice shall indicate the date, time and place of the conference, and shall also specify the matters to be discussed. For good cause shown conferences may be rescheduled. A copy of such notice shall be placed in the administrative file.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 702.301 § 702.301 Scope of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.301.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.311 § 702.311 Handling of claims matters by district directors; informal conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.311.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.312 § 702.312 Informal conferences; called by and held before whom.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.312.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.313 § 702.313 Informal conferences; how called; when called.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.313.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.314 § 702.314 Informal conferences; how conducted; where held.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.314.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.315 § 702.315 Conclusion of conference; agreement on all matters with respect to the claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.315.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.316 § 702.316 Conclusion of conference; no agreement on all matters with respect to the claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.316.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.317 § 702.317 Preparation and transfer of the case for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.317.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.318 § 702.318 The record; what constitutes; nontransferability of the administrative file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.318.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.319 § 702.319 Obtaining documents from the administrative file for reintroduction at formal hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.319.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.321 § 702.321 Procedures for determining applicability of section 8(f) of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.321.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.331 § 702.331 Formal hearings; procedure initiating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.331.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.332 § 702.332 Formal hearings; how conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.332.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.333 § 702.333 Formal hearings; parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.333.md)

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