§12.101. Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge.
17 C.F.R. § 12.101
The Administrative Judge shall be responsible for the fair and orderly conduct of the proceeding and shall have the authority:
To rule upon discovery-related motions, and to take such action pursuant to § 12.35 as is appropriate if a party fails to comply with a discovery order;
To issue orders for the production of documents and tangible things and orders for written testimony, as provided in § 12.34;
To issue orders of default for good cause shown against any party who fails to participate in the proceeding, or to comply with any provisions of these rules;
To receive submissions of proof;
Make the final decision in accordance with § 12.106 of these rules; and
Issue such orders as are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the orderly conduct of the proceeding.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984; 49 FR 15070, Apr. 17, 1984, as amended at 78 FR 12937, Feb. 26, 2013; 86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2(a)(12), 12a(5), and 18.
Source
Source: 49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984; 49 FR 15070, Apr. 17, 1984, as amended at 78 FR 12937, Feb. 26, 2013; 86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]