39 C.F.R. § 957.15 Conduct of the hearing.
Title 39 - Postal Service
The Judicial Officer shall have authority to: (a) Administer oaths and affirmations; (b) Examine witnesses; (c) Rule upon offers of proof, admissibility of evidence, and matters of procedure; (d) Order any pleading amended upon motion of a party at any time prior to the close of the hearing; (e) Maintain discipline and decorum and exclude from the hearing any person acting in an indecorous manner; (f) Require the filing of briefs or memoranda of law on any matter upon which the Judicial Officer is required to rule; (g) Order prehearing conferences for the purpose of the settlement or simplification of issues by the parties; (h) Order the proceeding reopened at any time prior to his or her decision for the receipt of additional evidence; (i) Render a final agency decision; (j) Take such other further action as may be necessary to properly preside over the debarment proceeding and render decision therein. [36 FR 11574, June 16, 1971, as amended at 63 FR 66051, Dec. 1, 1998]
Title 39: Postal Service
PART 957—RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION FROM CONTRACTING
§ 957.15 Conduct of the hearing.
