[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR20.202] [Page 72] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 20_RULES OF PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND EVIDENCE FOR FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COAST GUARD--Table of Contents Subpart B_Administrative Law Judges Sec. 20.202 Powers. The ALJ shall have all powers necessary to the conduct of fair, fast, and impartial hearings, including the powers to-- (a) Administer oaths and affirmations; (b) Issue subpoenas authorized by law; (c) Rule on motions; (d) Order discovery as provided for in this part; (e) Hold hearings or settlement conferences; (f) Regulate the course of hearings; (g) Call and question witnesses; (h) Issue decisions; (i) Exclude any person from a hearing or conference for disrespect, or disorderly or rebellious conduct; and (j) Institute policy authorized by the Chief ALJ.