[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR16.11]

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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 16--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FEDERALLY-ASSISTED AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT 
PROCEEDINGS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart B--General Rules Applicable to Complaints, Proceedings Initiated 
                         by the FAA, and Appeals
 
Sec. 16.11  Expedition and other modification of process.


    (a) Under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 47121, the Director 
may conduct investigations, issue orders, and take such other actions as 
are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this part, including the 
extension of any time period prescribed where necessary or appropriate 
for a fair and complete hearing of matters before the agency.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, upon finding 
that circumstances require expedited handling of a particular case or 
controversy, the Director may issue an order directing any of the 
following prior to the issuance of the Director's determination:
    (1) Shortening the time period for any action under this part 
consistent with due process;
    (2) If other adequate opportunity to respond to pleadings is 
available, eliminating the reply, rebuttal, or other actions prescribed 
by this part;
    (3) Designating alternative methods of service; or
    (4) Directing such other measures as may be required.