[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: 10CFR824.9] [Page 515] 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. 824.9 Hearing Counsel. The Hearing Counsel: (a) Represents DOE; (b) Consults with the person or the person's counsel prior to the hearing; (c) Examines and cross-examines witnesses during the hearing; and (d) Enters into a settlement of the enforcement proceeding at any time if settlement is consistent with the objectives of the Act and DOE security requirements.