(a) Notice. Whenever any party requests an opportunity to present
oral argument the Board shall schedule the case for argument. Each party
shall be notified at least 10 days before the date of argument. The
notice shall state the issues to be heard, as determined by the Board.
(b) Time allowed. Generally not more than 1 hour shall be allowed
for oral argument by any party although in appropriate cases the Board
may in its discretion extend or shorten the time allowed.
(c) Failure to respond to notice. Failure to respond to a notice of
oral argument shall not prejudice the rights of any party to the
proceeding. The Board in its discretion may set the case for further
argument upon notice or it may proceed to dispose of the appeal pursuant
to Sec. 501.6.
