The carriers are encouraged to exchange information informally. The carriers will also be permitted to seek leave to conduct such limited formal discovery as deemed reasonable and necessary by the presiding hearing examiner to resolve the contested issues. Whether and the extent to which leave to conduct limited formal discovery should be granted is a matter within the discretion of the presiding hearing examiner.
20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-405-100
Statutory Authority
§ 12.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.