[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: 45CFR160.514] [Page 720] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 160_GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Procedures for Hearings Sec. 160.514 Authority to settle. The Secretary has exclusive authority to settle any issue or case without the consent of the ALJ.