§ 3.13. Briefs.

 (a)  The provisions of 1 Pa. Code § §  35.191—35.193 (relating to briefs) shall be applicable to the extent they are not inconsistent with the provision of this section.

 (b)  Fifteen business days subsequent to receiving a transcript of the hearing, the applicant shall file its brief with the presiding officer and serve a copy upon each protesting person. Ten business days subsequent to receiving the applicant’s brief, each protesting person shall file its brief with the presiding officer and serve a copy upon the applicant. Five business days subsequent to receiving the protesting persons briefs, the applicant may file and serve a reply brief. The presiding officer may extend the times for filing when, in his judgment the circumstances require such extension.

 (c)  Each party to the hearing shall furnish three copies of its brief to the Department and one copy to each other party and to each member of an assisting board.

 (d)  Briefs shall be on paper 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches.