§ 4.118 Motion to compel.

(a) Motion. Any party may file a motion with the ALJ requesting an order compelling disclosure or discovery. A motion must include: (1) A copy of the discovery request; (2) A copy of the response or objection or, if a copy is unavailable, a description of the response or objection; (3) A concise statement of the facts and law supporting the motion to compel, including citations to any applicable legal authority; and (4) A statement that the moving party has, prior to the filing of the motion, in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the person, entity, or representative failing to make a disclosure or allow discovery. (b) Response. A response to a motion to compel must be filed within 14 days of the filing of the motion unless a longer or shorter time period is ordered by the ALJ and must contain a concise statement of the facts and law supporting the response, including citations to any applicable legal authority. (c) Order. The ALJ may issue an order granting or denying the motion, in whole or in part, and may issue any other appropriate order, including, but not limited to, a protective order or an order imposing curative measures. Curative measures include, but are not limited to, orders extending the discovery period, authorizing additional discovery, or directing a party to conduct an additional search of its records.