SERVED: November 19, 2015 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

In The Matter Of: ) 

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Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

WILLIAM A. CURTRIGHT 

Respondent 

Case No. 2014NM090046 

·ORDER SETTING DEADLINES FOR THE FAA TO FILE 

A RESPONSE, THE RESPONDENT TO FILE A REPLY, 

AND RESERVING OTHER RELIEF 

On October 21, 2015, an Order Setting Deadlines for the FAA to Supplement Its Motion, 

for the Respondent to Respond and Show Cause, and Granting/Reserving Other Relief was filed. 

On October 29, 2015 the FAA filed Complainant's Suppemental [sic] Pleading. 

On November 17, 2015 the prose Respondent, William A. Curtright, filed Respondent's 

Reply [sic] to Order Setting Deadlines for the FAA to Supplement Its Motion, for the 

Respondent to Respond and Show Cause, and Granting/Reserving Other Relief ("Good Cause 

· Statement"). 

Brief Discussion 

Pursuant to 14 C.P.R. § 13.209(£), the prose Respondent was provided an opportunity to 

state what reason(s), if any, there were for his failure to file a timely Answer and comply with 

the FAA's Rules ofPractice (October 21, 2015, an Order. 

On November 17, 2015, the Respondent filed a Good Cause Statement, but did not file an 

Answer. In the Respondent's Good Cause Statement, he asserted two grounds for not filing a 

timely Answer. One of the grounds raises a question of procedure under 14 C.P.R. § 13.207(a). 

The FAA should be given an opportunity to respond. Because the issue appears to raise a new 
issue in these proceedings, the prose Respondent should also be given an opportunity to file a 

reply. 

Conclusion 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 13.207 and 13.209, and after reviewing all pleadings and 

documents, as well as all relevant caselaw, decisions, regulations, statutory authority, and being 

fully advised; 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1. On or before December 15, 2015 the FAA may file a Response to the issues raised in 

the Respondent's Good Cause Statement. 

2. On or before January 8, 2016, the prose Respondent may file a Reply to the FAA's 

Response. 

3. The FAA's October 15, 2015 Renewed Motion is reserved until after January 8, 2016. 

4. The Respondent's August 5, 2015 Motion to Dismiss is reserved until after January 8, 

2016. 

5. If either the FAA or the Respondent has questions regarding the procedures contained in 

this Order, they may contact Mr. Cody Smith, Attorney-Advisor at the Office of Hearings 

(202-366-6941 ). 

Attachment: Service List 

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Docket No. FAA-2015-1319 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

SERVICE LIST-BYU.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1 0001 

Mr. David F. Shayne 

Complainant's Counsel 

Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 

Federal Aviation Administration 

1601 Lind Avenue S.W. 

Renton, W A 98057 

TEL: 425-227-1847 

FAX: 425-227-1007 

Dr. William Ames Curtright, DBA 

Respondent 

P.O. Box 1350 

Jefferson, OR 97352 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office ofHearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

ONE COPY 

1 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal 

Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2Wl000, Washington, 

DC 20591; Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430.