Circular 230 § 10.69
Representation; ex parte communication.
CFR 2001 annual edition (revised as of 2001-07-01) · in effect Jul 1, 1997 to Jul 1, 2003 · last amended by 42 FR 38354, July 28, 1977
Except in cases where the respondent has failed to answer the complaint or where a party has failed to appear at the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge prior to making his decision, shall afford the parties a reasonable opportunity to submit proposed findings and conclusions and supporting reasons therefor.