§ 498.204. Authority of the administrative law judge.
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/us/cfr/t20/s§ 498.204·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The ALJ will conduct a fair and impartial hearing, avoid delay, maintain order and assure that a record of the proceeding is made.
(b)The ALJ has the authority to:
(1)Set and change the date, time, and place of the hearing upon reasonable notice to the parties;
(2)Continue or recess the hearing in whole or in part for a reasonable period of time;
(3)Hold conferences to identify or simplify the issues, or to consider other matters that may aid in the expeditious disposition of the proceeding;
(4)Administer oaths and affirmations;
(5)Issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses at hearings and the production of documents at or in relation to hearings;
(6)Rule on motions and other procedural matters;
(7)Regulate the scope and timing of documentary discovery as permitted by this part;
(8)Regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of representatives, parties, and witnesses;
(9)Examine witnesses;
(10)Receive, exclude, or limit evidence;
(11)Take official notice of facts;
(12)Upon motion of a party, decide cases, in whole or in part, by summary judgment where there is no disputed issue of material fact; and
(13)Conduct any conference or argument in person, or by telephone upon agreement of the parties.
(c)The ALJ does not have the authority to:
(1)Find invalid or refuse to follow Federal statutes or regulations, or delegations of authority from the Commissioner;
(2)Enter an order in the nature of a directed verdict;
(3)Compel settlement negotiations;
(4)Enjoin any act of the Commissioner or the Inspector General; or
(5)Review the exercise of discretion by the Office of the Inspector General to seek to impose a civil monetary penalty or assessment under §§ 498.100 through 498.132. [61 FR 65469, Dec. 13, 1996]