1998 CFR Title 49, Volume 7

Title 49--Transportation Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation 31--PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES
	31.1	Basis and purpose.
	31.2	Definitions.
	31.3	Basis for civil penalties and assessments.
	31.4	Investigation.
	31.5	Review by the reviewing official.
	31.6	Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.
	31.7	Complaint.
	31.8	Service of complaint.
	31.9	Answer.
	31.10	Default upon failure to answer.
	31.11	Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.
	31.12	Notice of hearing.
	31.13	Parties to the hearing.
	31.14	Separation of functions.
	31.15	Ex parte contacts.
	31.16	Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ.
	31.17	Rights of parties.
	31.18	Authority of the ALJ.
	31.19	Prehearing conferences.
	31.20	Disclosure of documents.
	31.21	Discovery.
	31.22	Exchange of witness lists, statements, and exhibits.
	31.23	Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.
	31.24	Protective order.
	31.25	Fees.
	31.26	Filing, form, and service of papers.
	31.27	Computation of time.
	31.28	Motions.
	31.29	Sanctions.
	31.30	The hearing and burden of proof.
	31.31	Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.
	31.32	Location of hearing.
	31.33	Witnesses.
	31.34	Evidence.
	31.35	The record.
	31.36	Post-hearing briefs.
	31.37	Initial decision.
	31.38	Reconsideration of initial decision.
	31.39	Appeal to authority head.
	31.40	Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.
	31.41	Stay pending appeal.
	31.42	Judicial review.
	31.43	Collection of civil penalties and assessments.
	31.44	Right to administrative offset.
	31.45	Deposit in Treasury of United States.
	31.46	Compromise or settlement.
	31.47	Limitations.