29 CFR §18.12
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- (a)Designation. The Chief Judge designates the presiding judge for all proceedings.
- (b)Authority. In all proceedings under this part, the judge has all powers necessary to conduct fair and impartial proceedings, including those described in the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 556. Among them is the power to:
- (1)Regulate the course of proceedings in accordance with applicable statute, regulation or executive order;
- (2)Administer oaths and affirmations and examine witnesses;
- (3)Compel the production of documents and appearance of witnesses within a party's control;
- (4)Issue subpoenas authorized by law;
- (5)Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;
- (6)Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
- (7)Terminate proceedings through dismissal or remand when not inconsistent with statute, regulation, or executive order;
- (8)Issue decisions and orders;
- (9)Exercise powers vested in the Secretary of Labor that relate to proceedings before the Office of Administrative Law Judges; and
- (10)Where applicable take any appropriate action authorized by the FRCP.