Section 4.1020 - What will DCHD do upon receiving the election of hearing from a petitioner?Within 5 days after petitioner files its election of hearing under 25 CFR 83.38(a) , the actions required by this section must be taken.
(a) DCHD must: (2) Assign an ALJ to preside over the hearing process and issue a recommended decision; and(3) Issue a docketing notice that informs the parties of the docket number and the ALJ assigned to the case.(b) The ALJ assigned under paragraph (a)(2) of this section must issue a notice setting the time, place, and method for conducting an initial prehearing conference under § 4.1022(a) . This notice may be combined with the docketing notice under paragraph (a)(3) of this section.