§68.29. Unavailability of Administrative Law Judge.
28 C.F.R. § 68.29
In the event the Administrative Law Judge designated to conduct the hearing becomes unavailable, the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer may designate another Administrative Law Judge for the purpose of further hearing or other appropriate action.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Dir. Order No. 05-2026, 91 FR 23170, Apr. 30, 2026]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 554, 557(b); 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1324a, 1324b, and 1324c; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, and 2461 note; and Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321. Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 51581, Aug. 11, 2026.
Amendments
[Dir. Order No. 05-2026, 91 FR 23170, Apr. 30, 2026]