43 CFR 4.1014: What are the powers of the ALJ?

The ALJ has all powers necessary to conduct the hearing process in a fair, orderly, expeditious, and impartial manner, including the powers to:

(a) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(b) Issue subpoenas to the extent authorized by law;

(c) Rule on motions;

(d) Authorize discovery under exceptional circumstances as provided in this subpart;

(e) Hold hearings and conferences;

(f) Regulate the course of hearings;

(g) Call and question witnesses;

(h) Exclude any person from a hearing or conference for misconduct or other good cause;

(i) Impose non-monetary sanctions for a person's failure to comply with an ALJ order or provision of this subpart;

(j) Issue a recommended decision; and

(k) Take any other action authorized by law.