15 CFR 904.212 : Commerce And Foreign Trade (§ 0.735-1 To Parts 2302-2399) — (Part 800 To Parts 2302-2399) — Regulations Relating To Commerce And Foreign Trade (Continued) (Part 800 To Parts 1401-1499) — National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, Department Of Commerce (Parts 900-901 To Parts 998-999) — General Regulations (Parts 900-901 To § 918.7) — Civil Procedures (§ 904.1 To § 904.510) — Hearing And Appeal Procedures (§ 904.200 To § 904.273) — General (§ 904.200 To § 904.216) — Failure to prosecute or defend.

(a) Whenever the record discloses the failure of any party to file documents, respond to orders or notices from the Judge, or otherwise indicates an intention on the part of any party not to participate further in the administrative proceeding, the Judge may issue:

(1) An order requiring any party to show why the matter that is the subject of the failure to respond should not be disposed of adversely to that party's interest;

(2) An order requiring any party to certify intent to appear at any scheduled hearing; or

(3) Any order, except dismissal, as is necessary for the just and expeditious resolution of the case.

(b) [Reserved]