20CFR725.454 - Time and place of hearing; transfer of cases.


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CFR

Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 20

Employees' Benefits

Chapter VI

Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor

Part 725

Claims for Benefits Under Part C of Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, As Amended

Subpart F

Hearings

20 CFR 725.454 - Time and place of hearing; transfer of cases.

Section Number: 725.454
Section Name: Time and place of hearing; transfer of cases.

    (a) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall assign a definite time 
and place for a formal hearing, and shall, where possible, schedule the 
hearing to be held at a place within 75 miles of the claimant's 
residence unless an alternate location is requested by the claimant.
    (b) If the claimant's residence is not in any State, the Chief 
Administrative Law Judge may, in his or her discretion, schedule the 
hearing in the country of the claimant's residence.
    (c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge or the administrative law 
judge assigned the case may in his or her discretion direct that a 
hearing with respect to a claim shall begin at one location and then 
later be reconvened at another date and place.
    (d) The Chief Administrative Law Judge or administrative law judge 
assigned the case may change the time and place for a hearing, either 
on his or her own motion or for good cause shown by a party. The 
administrative law judge may adjourn or postpone the hearing for good 
cause shown, at any time prior to the mailing to the parties of the 
decision in the case. Unless otherwise agreed, at least 10 days notice 
shall be given to the parties of any change in the time or place of 
hearing.
    (e) The Chief Administrative Law Judge may for good cause shown 
transfer a case from one administrative law judge to another.