[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 3]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR498.44]

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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 498_APPEALS PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT PARTICIPATION 
 
                           Subpart D_Hearings
 
Sec. 498.44  Designation of hearing official.

    (a) The Associate Commissioner for Hearings and Appeals, or his or 
her delegate designates an ALJ or a member or members of the 
Departmental Appeals Board to conduct the hearing.
    (b) If appropriate, the Associate Commissioner or the delegate may 
substitute another ALJ or another member or other members of the 
Departmental Appeals Board to conduct the hearing.
    (c) As used in this part, ``ALJ'' includes a member or members of 
the Departmental Appeals Board who are designated to conduct a hearing.