Section 4.1121 - Powers of administrative law judges(a) Under the regulations of this part, an administrative law judge may- (1) Administer oaths and affirmations;(3) Issue appropriate orders relating to discovery;(4) Rule on procedural requests or similar matters;(5) Hold conferences for settlement or simplification of the issues;(6) Regulate the course of the hearing;(7) Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;(8) Take other actions authorized by this part, by 5 U.S.C. 556 (1970), or by the act; and(9) Make or recommend decisions in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 557 (1970).(b) An administrative law judge may order a prehearing conference-(1) To simplify and clarify issues;(2) To receive stipulations and admissions;(3) To explore the possibility of agreement disposing of any or all of the issues in dispute; and(4) For such other purposes as may be appropriate.(c) Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, the jurisdiction of an administrative law judge shall terminate upon-(1) The filing of a notice of appeal from an initial decision or other order dispositive of the proceeding;(2) The issuance of an order of the Board granting a petition for review; or(3) The expiration of the time period within which a petition for review or an appeal to the Board may be filed.