(a) Addressee. Requests for oral argument should be addressed to the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC 20423-0001.

(b) Who may request? Any party may submit a written request for oral argument and state the reasons for the request. No replies from other parties to the request shall be made.

(c) When to file a request. Requests for oral argument should be filed within 20 days after the date of service of the decision, order, or requirement being appealed, unless the Board by order prescribes a different time period.

(d) Granting of request. The Board will rule upon requests by decision, and the granting of requests is entirely at the discretion of the Board.