50 C.F.R. § 221.30

Current through August 31, 2024

Section 221.30 - What will the Department of Commerce's designated ALJ office do with a case referral?

Within 5 days after the effective date stated in the referral notice under § 221.26(c)(4) , 43 CFR 45.26(c)(4) , or 7 CFR 1.626(c)(4) :

(a) The Department of Commerce's designated ALJ office must:

(1) Docket the case;

(2) Assign an ALJ to preside over the hearing process and issue a decision; and

(3) Issue a docketing notice that informs the parties of the docket number and the ALJ assigned to the case; and

(b) The ALJ must issue a notice setting the time, place, and method for conducting an initial prehearing conference under § 221.40 . This notice may be combined with the docketing notice under paragraph (a)(3) of this section.

50 C.F.R. §221.30