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- 2 - persons who wish to provide information relating to whether to stay the effect of the permit pending resolution of the petitions on the merits may submit policy statements. HEARING PARTICIPATION Participants at the hearing are either"parties"or"interested persons." Parties to the hearing may present evidence and are subject to cross-examination. Parties may also cross-examine other parties' witnesses. Cross-examination is limited to testimony and evidence. Non-evidentiary policy statements by parties are not subject to cross-examination. Parties must clearly state any portions of their presentations that are policy statements. Parties and interested persons may present non-evidentiary policy statements. Interested persons are not subject to cross-examination and may not cross-examine other parties. Parties may be cross-examined only regarding evidence they submit,and not policy statements. Policy statements may refer to evidence in the record, and must be limited to five pages, double- spaced,with a font no smaller than 12, and not smaller than 1.25 inch margins. The following participants are hereby designated as parties at the hearing: 1. The City of Stockton; and 2. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. All other persons who wish to participate in the hearing as parties must request party status. Requests must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 19,2002. The submissions shall explain the basis for parry status and why the existing parties do not adequately represent the person's interests. Persons or entities with similar interests are requested to select one representative to serve as a party on behalf of the group. All designated parties must submit the following no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 24,2002: (1)the evidence and exhibits that will be presented; (2)a list of witnesses and their full testimony to be presented; and(3)references to evidence in the administrative record(if available)that should be considered by the State Board. All submissions shall be made to Michael J. Levy, Office of Chief Counsel, State Water Resources Control Board, 10011 Street, 22nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The State Board will strictly enforce the deadlines, page limits, and limits on oral presentations described herein. Oral testimony that goes beyond the scope of written testimony will be excluded. Parties who propose to offer expert testimony must include a statement of qualifications of the expert witness. Parties must submit five copies of all submissions to the State Board, and must send one copy to each person at the address listed below. Interested persons may submit one copy of policy statements in advance to the State Board only. California Environmental Protection Agency Ips Recycled Paper