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(a) The ALJ will conduct a fair and impartial hearing, avoid delay, maintain order and assure that a record of the proceeding is made.
(b) The ALJ has the authority to:
(b)(1) Set and change the date, time, and place of the hearing upon reasonable notice to the parties;
(b)(2) Continue or recess the hearing in whole or in part for a reasonable period of time;
(b)(3) Hold conferences to identify or simplify the issues, or to consider other matters that may aid in the expeditious disposition of the proceeding;
(b)(4) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(b)(5) Issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses at hearings and the production of documents at or in relation to hearings;
(b)(6) Rule on motions and other procedural matters;
(b)(7) Regulate the scope and timing of documentary discovery as permitted by this part;
(b)(8) Regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of representatives, parties, and witnesses;
(b)(9) Examine witnesses;
(b)(10) Receive, exclude, or limit evidence;
(b)(11) Take official notice of facts;
(b)(12) Upon motion of a party, decide cases, in whole or in part, by summary judgment where there is no disputed issue of material fact; and
(b)(13) Conduct any conference or argument in person, or by telephone upon agreement of the parties.
(c) The ALJ does not have the authority to:
(c)(1) Find invalid or refuse to follow Federal statutes or regulations, or delegations of authority from the Commissioner;
(c)(2) Enter an order in the nature of a directed verdict;
(c)(3) Compel settlement negotiations;
(c)(4) Enjoin any act of the Commissioner or the Inspector General; or
(c)(5) Review the exercise of discretion by the Office of the Inspector General to seek to impose a civil monetary penalty or assessment under §§498.100 through 498.132.
[61 FR 65469, Dec. 13, 1996]