CFR > Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior > SUBTITLE A—Office of the Secretary of the Interior > PART 45—CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS IN FERC HYDROPOWER LICENSES > SUBPART B—Hearing Process (§45.10 to §45.60) > 45.31—What are the powers of the ALJ?

45.31—What are the powers of the ALJ?

The ALJ will have all powers necessary to conduct a fair, orderly, expeditious, and impartial hearing process, consistent with the requirements of § 45.60(a), 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 as provided for 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) Issue a decision consistent with § 45.60(b) regarding any disputed issues of material fact relating to any bureau's or other Department's condition or prescription that has been referred to the ALJ for hearing; and
(j) Take any other action authorized by law.