14 CFR 13.37 : Aeronautics And Space (§ 1.1 To Parts 1311-1399) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 50-59) — Federal Aviation Administration, Department Of Transportation (§ 1.1 To Parts 50-59) — Procedural Rules (§ 11.1 To Appendix A To Part 17) — Investigative And Enforcement Procedures (§ 13.1 To § 13.401) — Rules Of Practice For Faa Hearings (§ 13.31 To § 13.63) — Hearing Officer's powers.

Any Hearing Officer may -

(a) Give notice concerning, and hold, prehearing conferences and hearings;

(b) Administrator oaths and affirmations;

(c) Examine witnesses;

(d) Adopt procedures for the submission of evidence in written form;

(e) Issue subpoenas and take depositions or cause them to be taken;

(f) Rule on offers of proof;

(g) Receive evidence;

(h) Regulate the course of the hearing;

(i) Hold conferences, before and during the hearing, to settle and simplify issues by consent of the parties;

(j) Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters; and

(k) Issue decisions, make findings of fact, make assessments, and issue orders, as appropriate.