§20.705. Failure to appear.

33 C.F.R. § 20.705

The ALJ may enter a default under § 20.310 against a respondent threatening to fail, or having failed, to appear at a hearing unless,—

(a)

Before the time for the hearing, the respondent shows good cause why neither the respondent nor his or her representative can appear; or,

(b)

30 days or less after an order to show good cause, the respondent shows good cause for his or her failure to appear.

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.