CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

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[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 1]

[CITE: 21CFR12.78]

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS

CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER A - GENERAL

PART 12 -- FORMAL EVIDENTIARY PUBLIC HEARING

Subpart D - Presiding Officer

Sec. 12.78 Unavailability of presiding officer.

(a) If the presiding officer is unable to act for any reason, the Commissioner will assign the powers and duties to another presiding officer. The substitution will not affect the hearing, except as the new presiding officer may order.

(b) Any motion based on the substitution must be made within 10 days.