---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 20.202"
title: "33"
number: "20.202"
heading: "Powers."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/20.202"
---

# §20.202. Powers.


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

### Authority

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

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