33 CFR 52.56 - Conduct of hearing.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Nov 21, 2024

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§ 52.56 - Conduct of hearing.

(a) The Chair or the Chair's designee shall conduct a hearing so as to ensure a full and fair presentation of the evidence.

(b) The hearing is not limited by legal rules of evidence, but reasonable standards of competency, relevancy, and materiality are observed for the receipt and consideration of evidence.

(c) All testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.

authority: 10 U.S.C. 1552; 14 U.S.C. 501,503; Department of Homeland Security Delegations No. 0160.1(II)(B)(1), 0170.1(II)(23)

source: OST Doc. No. 2002-13439, 68 FR 9886, Mar. 3, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 52.56