---
kind: "section"
citation: "10 C.F.R. § 1003.3"
title: "10"
number: "1003.3"
heading: "Appearance before the OHA."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/10/1003.3"
---

# §1003.3. Appearance before the OHA.

- (a) An interested person may make an appearance, including a personal appearance at the discretion of the OHA, and participate in any proceeding described in this part on his own behalf or by a duly authorized representative. Any document filed by a duly authorized representative must contain a statement by such person certifying that he is a duly authorized representative.
- (b) The OHA may deny, temporarily or permanently, in whole or in part, the privilege of participating in proceedings, including oral presentation, to any individual who is found by the OHA—
  - (1) To have made false or misleading statements, either orally or in writing;
  - (2) To have filed false or materially altered documents, affidavits or other writings;
  - (3) To lack the specific authority to represent the party or participant; or
  - (4) **To have engaged in or to be engaged in conduct that substantially disrupts a proceeding.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 761 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.

### Source

Source: 84 FR 58008, Oct. 30, 2019, unless otherwise noted.