# 27 C.F.R. § 771.97 (2026): Powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_97

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 771.97 (2026)
- **Heading:** Powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 771: RULES OF PRACTICE IN EXPLOSIVE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCEEDINGS / Subpart G: Administrative Law Judges / § 771.97: § 771.97   Powers.

## Text

Administrative law judges shall have authority to:
(a) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(b) Issue subpoenas as authorized by law;
(c) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;
(d) Take or cause depositions to be taken whenever the ends of justice would be served thereby;
(e) Regulate the course of the hearing;
(f) Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
(g) Require the attendance at such conferences of at least one representative of each party who has the authority to negotiate concerning resolution of issues in controversy;
(h) Dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;
(i) Render recommended decisions in proceedings on applications for licenses and permits and on revocation or denial of renewal of licenses or permits;
(j) Call, examine, and cross-examine witnesses, including hostile or adverse witnesses, when the administrative law judge deems such action to be necessary to a just disposition of the case, and introduce into the record documentary or other evidence; and
(k) Take any other action authorized by rule of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives consistent with the Administrative Procedure Act.
See
5 U.S.C. 556(c) and 18 U.S.C. 843.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 771.95 (2026) § 771.95   Responsibilities of administrative law judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_95.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.96 (2026) § 771.96   Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_96.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.97 (2026) § 771.97   Powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_97.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.98 (2026) § 771.98   Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_98.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.99 (2026) § 771.99   Conduct of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_99.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.100 (2026) § 771.100   Unavailability of administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_100.md)

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