43 C.F.R. § 45.32 What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?
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(a) If the ALJ becomes unavailable or otherwise unable to perform the duties described in §45.31, the Hearings Division shall designate a successor. (b) If a hearing has commenced and the ALJ cannot proceed with it, a successor ALJ may do so. At the request of a party, the successor ALJ may recall any witness whose testimony is material and disputed, and who is available to testify again without undue burden. The successor ALJ may, within his or her discretion, recall any other witness.
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PART 45—CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS IN FERC HYDROPOWER LICENSES
Subpart B—Hearing Process
General Provisions Related to Hearings
§ 45.32 What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?