# 20 CFR § 702.314: Informal conferences; how conducted; where held

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.314

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 702.314
- **Heading:** Informal conferences; how conducted; where held
- **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

(a) No stenographic report shall be taken at informal conferences and no witnesses shall be called. The district director shall guide the discussion toward the achievement of the purpose of such conference, recommending courses of action where there are disputed issues, and giving the parties the benefit of his experience and specialized knowledge in the field of workmen's compensation.
(b) Conferences generally shall be held at the district director's office. However, such conferences may be held at any place which, in the opinion of the district director, will be of greater convenience to the parties or to their representatives.

## 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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