[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 21CFR10.19] [Page 78] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 10_ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Provisions Sec. 10.19 Waiver, suspension, or modification of procedural requirements. The Commissioner or a presiding officer may, either voluntarily or at the request of a participant, waive, suspend, or modify any provision in parts 12 through 16 applicable to the conduct of a public hearing by announcement at the hearing or by notice in advance of the hearing if no participant will be prejudiced, the ends of justice will thereby be served, and the action is in accordance with law.