[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 14CFR16.11]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 16_RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FEDERALLY-ASSISTED AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT 

PROCEEDINGS--Table of Contents

 

Subpart B_General Rules Applicable to Complaints, Proceedings Initiated 

                         by the FAA, and Appeals

 

Sec. 16.11  Expedition and other modification of process.





    (a) Under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 40113 and 47121, the Director 

may conduct investigations, issue orders, and take such other actions as 

are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this part, including the 

extension of any time period prescribed where necessary or appropriate 

for a fair and complete hearing of matters before the agency.

    (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, upon finding 

that circumstances require expedited handling of a particular case or 

controversy, the Director may issue an order directing any of the 

following prior to the issuance of the Director's determination:

    (1) Shortening the time period for any action under this part 

consistent with due process;

    (2) If other adequate opportunity to respond to pleadings is 

available, eliminating the reply, rebuttal, or other actions prescribed 

by this part;

    (3) Designating alternative methods of service; or

    (4) Directing such other measures as may be required.