[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: 33CFR52.56] [Page 132] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 52_BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS OF THE COAST GUARD --Table of Contents Subpart F_Hearings Sec. 52.56 Conduct of hearing. (a) The Chair or the Chair's designee shall conduct a hearing so as to ensure a full and fair presentation of the evidence. (b) The hearing is not limited by legal rules of evidence, but reasonable standards of competency, relevancy, and materiality are observed for the receipt and consideration of evidence. (c) All testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.