[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 45CFR16.13]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                    SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                           AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 16_PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENTAL GRANT APPEALS BOARD--Table of 

Contents

 

Sec.  16.13  Powers and responsibilities.



    In addition to powers specified elsewhere in these procedures, Board 

members have the power to issue orders (including ``show cause'' 

orders); to examine witnesses; to take all steps necessary for the 

conduct of an orderly hearing; to rule on requests and motions, 

including motions to dismiss; to grant extensions of time for good 

reasons; to dismiss for failure to meet deadlines and other 

requirements; to close or suspend cases which are not ready for review; 

to order or assist the parties to submit relevant information; to remand 

a case for further action by the respondent; to waive or modify these 

procedures in a specific case with notice to the parties; to reconsider 

a Board decision where a party promptly alleges a clear error of fact or 

law; and to take any other action necessary to resolve disputes in 

accordance with the objectives of these procedures.