Sec. 1.1407  Response and reply.

    (a) Respondent shall have 30 days from the date the complaint was 
filed within which to file a response. Complainant shall have 20 days 
from the date the response was filed within which to file a reply. 
Extensions of time to file are not contemplated unless justification is 
shown pursuant to Sec. 1.46. Except as otherwise provided in 
Sec. 1.1403, no other filings and no motions other than for extension of 
time will be considered unless authorized by the Commission. The 
response should set forth justification for the rate, term, or condition 
alleged in the complaint not to be just and reasonable. Factual 
allegations shall be supported by affidavit of a person or persons with 
actual knowledge of the facts and exhibits shall be verified by the 
person who prepares them. The response, reply, and other pleadings may 
be signed by counsel.
    (b) The response shall be served on the complainant and all parties 
listed in complainant's certificate of service.
    (c) The reply shall be served on the respondent and all parties 
listed in respondent's certificate of service.
    (d) Failure to respond may be deemed an admission of the material 
factual allegations contained in the complaint.
[ 44 FR 31650 , June 1, 1979]