CFR › Title 40 › Part 179 › §179.4540 CFR §179.45Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)A party to a hearing may appear in person or by counsel or other representative in the hearing.(b)The presiding officer may strike a person's right to appear in the hearing for violation of the rules of conduct in § l79.50.