§20.202. Powers.

33 C.F.R. § 20.202

The ALJ shall have all powers necessary to the conduct of fair, fast, and impartial hearings, including the powers to—

(a)

Administer oaths and affirmations;

(b)

Issue subpoenas authorized by law;

(c)

Rule on motions;

(d)

Order discovery as provided for in this part;

(e)

Hold hearings or settlement conferences;

(f)

Regulate the course of hearings;

(g)

Call and question witnesses;

(h)

Issue decisions;

(i)

Exclude any person from a hearing or conference for disrespect, or disorderly or rebellious conduct; and

(j)

Institute policy authorized by the Chief ALJ.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 7702; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. 2(73).

Source: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.