43 C.F.R. § 45.30

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 45.30 - What will the Hearings Division do with a case referral?

Within 5 days after the effective date stated in the referral notice under § 45.26(c)(4) , 7 CFR 1.626(c)(4) , or 50 CFR 221.26(c)(4) :

(a) The Hearings Division must:

(1) Docket the case;

(2) Assign an ALJ to preside over the hearing process and issue a decision; and

(3) Issue a docketing notice that informs the parties of the docket number and the ALJ assigned to the case; and

(b) The ALJ must issue a notice setting the time, place, and method for conducting an initial prehearing conference under § 45.40 . This notice may be combined with the docketing notice under paragraph (a)(3) of this section.

43 C.F.R. §45.30