NAC703.710. Prepared testimony.

     1. At the direction of the presiding officer, or as provided for by regulation, a party to a proceeding shall submit a copy of prepared testimony and accompanying exhibits to be presented at any hearing to the Commission and to each party of record. If the presiding officer directs any party to submit prepared testimony and accompanying exhibits, the presiding officer shall direct every party of record desiring to present direct testimony at the hearing to submit prepared testimony and accompanying exhibits to the Commission and each party of record to the proceeding before the date of the hearing. Unless otherwise specified, testimony of an applicant, petitioner or complainant must be filed with the Commission and received by each party of record no later than 10 business days before the hearing. Testimony of all other parties must be filed with the Commission and received by each party of record no later than 3 business days before the hearing. Any rebuttal evidence must be submitted to the Commission and to each party of record at least 3 days before it is offered at the hearing unless the presiding officer allows a later submission.

     2. An application filed for an adjustment in rates must be accompanied by the applicant’s prepared testimony at the time of filing. If the presiding officer so orders, additional copies of the applicant’s prepared testimony must be provided. If the certification required by NRS 704.110 is filed, any additional prepared testimony must accompany the certification.

     3. After delivery of the prepared testimony to the Commission, amendments to it may be made upon approval of the Commission or presiding officer.

     4. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding officer, prepared testimony must be supported by a signed affirmation by the witness and submitted to the Commission as an exhibit. If circumstances so require, prepared testimony may be read into the record by the witness upon direct examination. The admissibility of prepared testimony will be determined according to the provisions of this chapter governing oral testimony.

     [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 11.110, eff. 1-1-79]—(NAC A 1-6-84; 12-19-89; A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R047-02, 10-24-2002)