[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 3]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR1210.15]

[Page 93]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
               CHAPTER II--MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
 
PART 1210_DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM--
 
Subpart B_Procedures for Appeals of Actions Taken Under 5 CFR Part 9701, 
                                Subpart F
 
Sec. 1210.15  Discovery procedures.

    (a) Responses to discovery requests. Prior to filing a motion to 
limit discovery, the parties must confer and attempt to resolve any 
pending objection(s). To the extent not inconsistent with this subpart, 
and subject to modified time limits and procedures that may be set by 
the adjudicating official, the provisions of 5 CFR 1201.71 through 
1201.85 govern discovery in cases under this subpart.
    (b) Limitations on discovery. (1) Neither party may submit more than 
one set of interrogatories, one set of requests for production of 
documents, and one set of requests for admissions. The number of 
interrogatories or requests for production or admissions may not exceed 
25 per pleading, including subparts. In addition, neither party may 
conduct/compel more than 2 depositions.
    (2) Either party may file a motion requesting additional discovery. 
Such motion may be granted only if the party has shown necessity and 
good cause to warrant such additional discovery.