[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR16.13]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 16--PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENTAL GRANT APPEALS BOARD--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 16.13  Powers and responsibilities.

    In addition to powers specified elsewhere in these procedures, Board 
members have the power to issue orders (including ``show cause'' 
orders); to examine witnesses; to take all steps necessary for the 
conduct of an orderly hearing; to rule on requests and motions, 
including motions to dismiss; to

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grant extensions of time for good reasons; to dismiss for failure to 
meet deadlines and other requirements; to close or suspend cases which 
are not ready for review; to order or assist the parties to submit 
relevant information; to remand a case for further action by the 
respondent; to waive or modify these procedures in a specific case with 
notice to the parties; to reconsider a Board decision where a party 
promptly alleges a clear error of fact or law; and to take any other 
action necessary to resolve disputes in accordance with the objectives 
of these procedures.