R-6.01, r. 4 - Rules respecting the procedure of the Régie de l’énergie

Section 29 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

29. A participant intending to use the services of an expert witness or a consultant must apply in writing for recognition of the participant’s status.

An application concerning a consultant must be sent to the Régie and the participants within a reasonable time before the working session or before the consultant is given the mandate to assist in the examination of an application.

An application concerning an expert witness must be sent to the Régie and the participants at least 20 days before the date on which the expert witness is to be heard.

The application must include

(1)  the name and contact information of the expert witness or consultant;

(2)  a description of the need for the expert testimony and how it relates to the participant’s interest;

(3)  the mandate and area of expertise and qualifications of the expert witness or consultant;

(4)  a copy of the resumé of the expert witness or consultant, including a description of relevant experience; and

(5)  justification of the compensation requested for the expert witness or consultant.

O.C. 437-2006, s. 29.