---
kind: "section"
citation: "39 C.F.R. § 953.9"
title: "39"
number: "953.9"
heading: "Change of place of hearing."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/39/953.9"
---

# §953.9. Change of place of hearing.

- (a) Not later than the date fixed for the filing of the reply, a party may file a motion that the scheduled hearing be held at a place other than that designated in the notice. The motion shall include a supporting statement outlining:
  - (1) The evidence to be offered in such place;
  - (2) The names and addresses of the witnesses who will testify; and
  - (3) **The reasons why such evidence cannot be presented in Arlington, VA.**
- (b) In ruling on the motion, the presiding officer shall consider the convenience and necessity of the parties and the relevancy of the evidence to be offered.

## Notes

### Amendments

[59 FR 31538, June 20, 1994, as amended at 63 FR 66050, Dec. 1, 1998]

### Authority

Authority: 39 U.S.C. 204, 401, 3001; 5 U.S.C. 554.

### Source

Source: 59 FR 31538, June 20, 1994, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[59 FR 31538, June 20, 1994, as amended at 63 FR 66050, Dec. 1, 1998]