Code of Federal Regulations Title 31. Money and Finance–Treasury § 31.8.62 Administrative Law Judge

(1) Administer oaths and affirmation;

(2) Make rulings upon motions and requests;  these rulings may not be appealed prior to the close of the hearing except at the discretion of the Administrative Law Judge in extraordinary circumstances;

(3) Rule upon offers of proof, receive relevant evidence, and examine witnesses;

(4) Take or authorize to the taking of depositions;

(5) Determine the time and place of hearing and regulate its course and conduct;

(6) Hold or provide for the holding of conferences to settle or simplify the issues by consent of the parties;

(7) Receive and consider oral or written arguments on facts or law;

(8) Make initial decisions;

(9) Adopt rules of procedure and modify them from time to time as occasion requires for the orderly disposition of proceedings;  and

(10) Perform acts and take measures as necessary to promote the efficient conduct of any proceeding.