# 10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026): Time and location of hearings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_26

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026)
- **Heading:** Time and location of hearings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter III: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 708: DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM / Subpart C: Investigation, Hearing, and Decision Process / § 708.26: § 708.26   Time and location of hearings.

## Text

(a) The Administrative Judge will schedule a hearing to be held by the 90th day after issuance of the report of investigation. Any extension of the hearing date must be approved by the OHA Director.
(b) The Administrative Judge will schedule the hearing for a location near the site where the alleged retaliation occurred or the complainant's place of employment, or at another location that is appropriate considering the circumstances of a particular case. Hearings may be conducted by video teleconference or other remote means, at the Administrative Judge's discretion.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 708.21 (2026) § 708.21   Referral to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.22 (2026) § 708.22   Investigation of complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_22.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026) § 708.23   Time to issue a report of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.24 (2026) § 708.24   Hearings not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_24.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.25 (2026) § 708.25   Appointment of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_25.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026) § 708.26   Time and location of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_26.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026) § 708.27   The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_27.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.28 (2026) § 708.28   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_28.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026) § 708.29   Burdens of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_29.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.30 (2026) § 708.30   Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_30.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.31 (2026) § 708.31   Procedure for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.32 (2026) § 708.32   Appealing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_32.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.33 (2026) § 708.33   Procedure for appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_33.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.34 (2026) § 708.34   Procedure for issuing an appeal decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_34.md)

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