Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 502.201 — Applicability And Scope
46 C.F.R. § 502.201
(a) The rules in this subpart apply to adjudicatory proceedings conducted under the statutes administered by the Commission involving matters which require determination after notice and opportunity for hearing. Adjudicatory proceedings are formal proceedings commenced upon the filing of a sworn complaint or by Order of the Commission. Such proceedings will be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551-559, and the rules in this subpart.
(b) The term hearing means a formal adjudicatory proceeding in which evidence is presented orally, or through written statements, or by combination thereof. The term oral hearing means a hearing at which evidence is presented through oral testimony of a witness. [Rule 201].
Authorizing Statute
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Costs and fees of parties5 U.S.C. § 504
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Record on review and enforcement of agency orders28 U.S.C. § 2112
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701