7 C.F.R. § 1.630

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 1.630 - What will OALJ do with a case referral?

Within 5 days after the effective date stated in the referral notice under § 1.626(c)(4) , 43 CFR 45.26(c)(4) , or 50 CFR 221.26(c)(4) :

(a) The Hearing Clerk 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 § 1.640 . This notice may be combined with the docketing notice under paragraph (a)(3) of this section.

7 C.F.R. §1.630