CFR › Title 15 › Part 906 › §906.1315 CFR §906.13Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkIf any party fails to appear at a pre-hearing conference or hearing after proper notice, an appellate officer may:(a)Dismiss the case, or;(b)Deem the failure of a party to appear after proper notice a waiver of any right to a hearing and consent to the making of a decision based on the NAO case record.