CFR > Title 10 - Energy > CHAPTER X—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) > PART 1003—OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS > SUBPART A—General Provisions (§1003.1 to §1003.14) > 1003.3—Appearance before the OHA.

1003.3—Appearance before the OHA.

(a) A person may make an appearance, including personal appearances in the discretion of the OHA, and participate in any proceeding described in this part on his own behalf or by a duly authorized representative. Any application, appeal, petition, or request filed by a duly authorized representative shall contain a statement by such person certifying that he is a duly authorized representative. Falsification of such certification will subject such person to the sanctions stated in 18 U.S.C. 1001.
(b) Suspension and disqualification. The OHA may deny, temporarily or permanently, the privilege of participating in proceedings, including oral presentation, to any individual who is found by the OHA—
(1) To have made false or misleading statements, either verbally or in writing;
(2) To have filed false or materially altered documents, affidavits or other writings;
(3) To lack the specific authority to represent the person seeking an OHA action; or
(4) To have engaged in or to be engaged in contumacious conduct that substantially disrupts a proceeding.