---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 2554.16"
title: "45"
number: "2554.16"
heading: "What kind of hearing is contemplated?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/2554.16"
---

# §2554.16. What kind of hearing is contemplated?


The hearing is a formal proceeding conducted by the ALJ during which a defendant will have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, present testimony, and dispute liability.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Pub. L. 99-509, Secs. 6101-6104, 100 Stat. 1874 (31 U.S.C. 3801-3812); 42 U.S.C. 12651c-12651d.

### Source

Source: 72 FR 61912, Oct. 20, 2006, unless otherwise noted.