Section 426.417 - Contractor's statement regarding new evidence(a) The contractor may review any new evidence that is submitted, regardless of whether the ALJ has stayed the proceedings, including but not limited to- (1) New evidence submitted with the initial complaint;(2) New evidence submitted with an amended complaint;(3) New evidence produced during discovery;(4) New evidence produced when the ALJ consults with scientific and clinical experts; and(5) New evidence presented during any hearing.(b) The contractor may submit a statement regarding whether the new evidence is significant under § 426.340 , within such deadline as the ALJ may set.