The carrier’s designated Austin representative must be available to the board on the day a claim is scheduled for formal hearing. In the event the Industrial Accident Board needs a copy of the carrier’s file, or a portion thereof, the carrier’s designated Austin representative shall obtain the file, or portion thereof, as requested by the board, from the carrier by suitable overnight mail or delivery service.

The provisions of this §49.40 adopted to be effective November 11, 1983, 8 TexReg 4495.