[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 10, Volume 4]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 10CFR824.10]



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                            TITLE 10--ENERGY

 

                    CHAPTER III--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 

PART 824_PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR 

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SECURITY VIOLATIONS--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 824.10  Hearing Officer.



    The Hearing Officer:

    (a) Is responsible for the administrative preparations for the 

hearing;

    (b) Convenes the hearing as soon as is reasonable;

    (c) Administers oaths and affirmations;

    (d) Issues subpoenas, at the request of either party or on the 

Hearing Officer's motion;

    (e) Rules on offers of proof and receives relevant evidence;

    (f) Takes depositions or has depositions taken when the ends of 

justice would be served;

    (g) Conducts the hearing in a manner which is fair and impartial;

    (h) Holds conferences for the settlement or simplification of the 

issues by consent of the parties;

    (i) Disposes of procedural requests or similar matters;

    (j) Requires production of documents; and

    (k) Makes an initial decision under Sec. 824.13.