§824.10. Hearing Officer.

10 C.F.R. § 824.10

The Hearing Officer:

(a)

Is responsible for the administrative preparations for the hearing;

(b)

Convenes the hearing as soon as is reasonable;

(c)

Administers oaths and affirmations;

(d)

Issues subpoenas, at the request of either party or on the Hearing Officer's motion;

(e)

Rules on offers of proof and receives relevant evidence;

(f)

Takes depositions or has depositions taken when the ends of justice would be served;

(g)

Conducts the hearing in a manner which is fair and impartial;

(h)

Holds conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;

(i)

Disposes of procedural requests or similar matters;

(j)

Requires production of documents; and

(k)

Makes an initial decision under § 824.13.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201, 2282b, 7101 et seq., 50 U.S.C. 2401 et seq.; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.

Source: 70 FR 3607, Jan. 26, 2005, unless otherwise noted.