# 20 CFR § 702.316: Conclusion of conference; no agreement on all matters with respect to the claim

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.316

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 702.316
- **Heading:** Conclusion of conference; no agreement on all matters with respect to the claim
- **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

When it becomes apparent during the course of the informal conference that agreement on all issues cannot be reached, the district director shall bring the conference to a close, shall evaluate all evidence available to him or her, and after such evaluation shall prepare a memorandum of conference setting forth all outstanding issues, such facts or allegations as appear material and his or her recommendations and rationale for resolution of such issues. Copies of this memorandum shall then be sent to each of the parties or their representatives, who shall then have 14 days within which to signify in writing to the district director whether they agree or disagree with his or her recommendations. If they agree, the district director shall proceed as in § 702.315(a). If they disagree (Caution: See § 702.134), then the district director may schedule such further conference or conferences as, in his or her opinion, may bring about agreement; if he or she is satisfied that any further conference would be unproductive, or if any party has requested a hearing, the district director shall prepare the case for transfer to the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (See § 702.317, §§ 702.331-702.351).
[42 FR 42551, Aug. 23, 1977, as amended at 60 FR 51348, Oct. 2, 1995]

## 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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