### SERVED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF
MOUNTAIN AVIATION
FAA DOCKET NO. [TO BE ASSIGNED] (Civil Penalty Action)
FDMS NO. FAA-2012- 0875



### PROCEDURAL ORDER

· In order to expedite the hearing in this matter, the parties shall comply with the Procedural Schedule set forth hereinbelow 1

. The Rules ofPractice for this proceeding are set forth in 14 C.P.R. Part 13, Subpart G, ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations 2• Those rules provide, inter 

### alia, that the Respondent must file a written Answer or motion within thirty (30) days after service ofthe Complaint (14 C.P.R. 

### § 13.209(a)), that a

· general denial is deemed a failure to file an Answer(§ 13.209(e)), that failure to file an

Answer without good cause is deemed an admission ofeach allegation in the Complaint (§13.209(f)), and that, absent agreement ofthe parties, a party seeking an extension of time must file a written motion not less than seven (7) days before the document is due, absent good cause shown(§ 13.213(a) and (b)).
More specifically, 14 CFR 

### § 13.209 (e) states: A person filing an answer shall admit, deny, or state that the person is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny, each numbered paragraph ofthe complaint. Any statement or allegation contained in the complaint that is · not specifically denied in the answer may be deemed an admission ofthe truth of that allegation. A general denial ofthe complaint is deemed a failure to file an answer. Under FAA Order 2150.3B and the Rules governing these proceedings, the Agency attorney and the Respondent are encouraged to consider the possibility of

1 Materials filed inthe FAA Hearing Docket (except for materials filed in security**cas~)** are also available for viewing at http://w;vw.regulations.gov. 2 The Administrator's civil penalty decisions, along with indexes ofthe decisions, the Rules ofPractice, as well as other materials relating to civil penalty cases, are available on the internet at:

. http://wwwfaa.gov/aboutloffice

_org/headquarters

_officeslagclpol_ adjudicationlagc400/civiI _penalty/; see also: http:llecfr.gpoaccess.govlcgiltltextltext-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse!Title14/ 14tab

_02. tpl. In addition, Thomson .Reuters/West Publishing publishes Federal Aviation Decisions. Finally, the decisions are available through LEXIS (TRANS library) and WestLaw 9FIRAN-F AA database). For additional information, see the Web site. · 1

### settlement and compromise ofthis matter. 3 

### Compromise may be effected with or without a finding ofviolation 

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## HHntO.U. NOTE: This presiding Judge does not require "Discovery" to be served on the Judge. Other Judges have different policies, but as long as this case is assigned to the undersigned presiding Judge the parties may, but are not required, serve discovery on the undersigned.
The judge will not discuss the case with any party, 4 

### or its representative on an ex parte basis. If

### a party has a non-substantive matter to discuss, they should contact Mr. Ira Leibowitz at (202) 366-2139 Qra.Leibowitz@dot.gov). Administrative matters may be addressed to StaffAssistant, Pat Matthews**[202-366~5121]** 

### (Patricia.Matthews@dot.gov). WHEREFORE, the parties be and are hereby ORDERED to adhere to the following procedural schedule:
1. Venue shall be Denver, CO.;
2. On or before November 9, 2012, the parties shall conclude all discovery including, but not limited to, depositions, document production, responses to production requests and/or interrogatories. Ifthe parties cannot resolve a discovery dispute they shall submit the dispute to the undersigned for resolution in a timely manner; 3. The parties shall be prepared to present this case at a hearing on or after November 9, 20125

, 

### subject to the availability ofcourtroom facilities. The specific date and·time for the hearing will be forthcoming in a sepatate Order.
4. The parties will have the opportunity to file Post-Hearing briefs and arguments pursuant to a schedule to be determined at the hearing. For guidance, the following schedule is typically used: Complainant shall file its brieffifteen (15) days after receipt ofthe transcript; Respondent shall its brieffifteen (15) days thereafter; and any rebuttal briefby the Complainant shall be filed seven (7) days thereafter.

3 See Linda Joyce Goodman. FAA Docket No. CP89WP0061, Order dated May 30,**1989~** 4 "The public policy offavoring and encouraging settlement makes necessary the inadmissibility of settlement negotiations in order to foster frank discussions". (Fiberglass Insulators, Inc. v Dupuy, et al, (856 F. 2d 652,26 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 1225, 1988. See also Coakley & Williams Construction, Incorporated v Structural Concrete Equipment, Incorporated, 973 F.2d 349, 1992; 2 McCormick on Evid. §266 (6th ed.); Rule 68 ofthe Federal Rules ofCivil Procedure.). Rule 408 ofthe Federal Rules of Evidence "

...prohibits the admission of statements made in compromise negotiations

... " (In the Matter of Africa Air Comoration. FAA Order No. 99-5). "Rule 408's public policy purpose ofencouraging frank settlement discussions is as compelling in FAA civil penalty proceedings as it is in Federal Trials. Hence, its guidance will be followed in these proceeds." (ld.) 5 14 C.F.R. § 13.221 states: "The administrative law judge shall give each party at least 60 days notice of the date, time and location ofthe hearing." · 

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6 14 C.F.R § 13.215 states: At any time before or during.a hearing, an agency attorney may withdraw a complaint or party may withdraw a request for a hearing withoutthe consent ofthe administrative law judge. Ifan agency attorney withdraws the complaint or a party withdraws the request for a hearing and the answer, the administtative Jawjudge shall dismiss the proceedings under this subpart with prejudice. 7 See: In the Matter ofLewis Drake & Associates. FAA Docket No. CP03S00045, DMS. No. FAA-2003- 16379, "OrderTerminatipg Proceeding'', served Februmy 26, 2005; citing Kcrrv James Eldridge, FAA Docket CPS9GL0458, "Order Canceling Hearing and Terminating Proceeding", served January 16, 1991, at 1; InlJ!.e Matter**ofRq_~rt** Harris FAA Dqcket NQ. CPQJpAO,illU. DMS No. FAA-2002-14236., Orders dated October 18, 2004 and October 27,2004. US1\1B.JP._q

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## :r.ws World Airlines. Inc.• FAA Dockets CP90GL0085. CP90CE0110. CP90CE0114. CP90CE0134, Order of Administrative Law Judge Burton S. Kolko, served AprilS, 1992, p. 2. See "Order J?ismissing Complainant's Appeal". In The MatterofRobertHanis, FAA Docket No. CP03EA0001. DMS No. FAA2005-14, August 15, 2005.
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### SERVICE LIST
ORIGINAL & 

### ONE COPY
Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20591 Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W1000 1



### KentS. Jackson, 

### Respondent's Counsel Jackson & 

### Wade, LLC 2168 Midland Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 TEL: 913-338-1700 FAX: 913-338-1755 ONE COPY

Kyle E. Lomazow, 

### Complainant's Counsel Attorney, Office ofRegional Counsel Northwest Mountain Region, ANM-7 Federal Aviation Administration 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W. Renton, WA 98057 TEL: 425-227-1847 FAX: ·425-227-1007
The Honorable Richard C. Goodwin, 

### Administrative Law

### Judge Office ofHearings, M-20 U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) Washington, DC 20590 TEL: 202-366-2139 Attorney-Advisor 202-366-5121 StaffAssistant FAX: 202-366-7536 FDMS No. FAA-2011-0875 (Civil Penalty Action)

1 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or by e":pedited 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.