TITLE 46 - SHIPPING

CHAPTER IV - FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

SUBCHAPTER A - GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

PART 502 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

subpart j - HEARINGS; PRESIDING OFFICERS; EVIDENCE

502.146 - Commencement of functions of Office of Administrative Law Judges.

In proceedings handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, its functions shall attach: (a) Upon the service by the Commission of a complaint filed pursuant to 502.62, or 502.182, or upon referral under subpart T of this part; or (b) Upon reference by the Commission of a petition for a declaratory order pursuant to 502.68; or (c) Upon forwarding for assignment by the Office of the Secretary of a special docket application pursuant to 502.271; or (d) Upon the initiation of a proceeding and ordering of hearing before an administrative law judge. [Rule 146.] [49 FR 44369, Nov. 6, 1984, as amended at 64 FR 7810, Feb. 17, 1999]