SECTION 8. HOW ARE p. 82

PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCES SCHEDULED? .01 Pre-submission conference generally is permitted when district or appeals

office likely will request technical advice and all parties agree to request the conference

.02 Purpose of a pre-submission conference

.03 Request for a pre-submission conference must be submitted in writing by

the district or appeals office

.04 Branch will contact the district or appeals office to arrange the pre-submis sion conference

.05 Pre-submission conference generally held in person

.06 Certain information required to be submitted to the national office prior to

the pre-submission conference

.07 Pre-submission conference may not be taped

.08 Discussion of substantive issues is not binding on the Service