Proposed Rule

(i) Summary Proceeding.

The proceeding shall be conducted entirely through written submissions when:

(1) the aggregate amount of the claims (exclusive of interest and costs) does not exceed $5,000 $15,000, unless the Secretary or the Panel directs otherwise;

(2) the aggregate amount of the claims (exclusive of interest and costs) is more than $5,000 $15,000 but not more than $25,000, unless the Secretary or the Panel directs otherwise or one of the parties to the proceeding serves a written request for an oral hearing on NFA no later than 30 days after the last pleading is due; or

SECTION 9. HEARING

(i) Summary Proceeding.

The proceedings shall be conducted entirely through written submissions when:

(1) the aggregate amount of the claims (exclusive of interest and costs) does not exceed $10,000 $15,000, unless the Secretary of the Panel directs otherwise;

(2) the aggregate amount of the claims (exclusive of interest and costs) is more than $10,000 $15,000 but not more than $50,000, unless the Secretary or the Panel directs otherwise or one of the parties to the proceeding serves a written request for an oral hearing on NFA no later than 30 days after the last pleading is due; or