[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45 Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR1386.100] [Page 354] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 1386_FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart D_Practice and Procedure for Hearings Pertaining to States' Conformity and Compliance With Developmental Disabilities State Plans, Reports and Federal Requirements Sec. 1386.100 Who presides. (a) The presiding officer at a hearing must be the Assistant Secretary or someone designated by the Assistant Secretary. (b) The designation of a presiding officer must be in writing. A copy of the designation must be served on all parties and amici curiae.