[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]



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                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.