La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XV-6727

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-6727 - Powers of the Commissioner or His Authorized Representatives

A. Under the regulations of this Chapter, the commissioner or his authorized representatives may:

1. administer oaths and affirmations;

2. issue subpoenas;

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 Chapter, by the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, or by the Act; and

9. make or recommend decisions in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

B. The commissioner or his authorized representatives 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.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XV-6727

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 6:177 (May 1980), amended LR 14:441 (July 1988), LR 20:447 (April 1994).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:901-932.