§ 1921.21 Hearing examiners.

(a) Who presides. All hearings shall be presided over by a hearing examiner appointed under section 11 of the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) How assigned. The presiding hearing examiner shall be designated by the Secretary or the Chief Hearing Examiner.

(c) Powers. Hearing examiners shall have all powers necessary to the conduct of fair and impartial hearings, including the following:

(1) To administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) To issue subpoenas upon proper applications as provided in § 1921.20;