[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR16.13]

[Page 78]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           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.