# 49 C.F.R. § 511.72 (2026): Authority for representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_72

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 511.72 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority for representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter V: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 511: ADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES / Subpart H: Appearances › Standards of Conduct / § 511.72: § 511.72   Authority for representation.

## Text

Any individual acting in a representative capacity in any adjudicative proceeding may be required by the Presiding Officer or the Administrator to show his or her authority to act in such capacity. A regular employee of a party who appears on behalf of the party shall be required by the Presiding Officer or the Administrator to show his or her authority to so appear.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 511.71 (2026) § 511.71   Who may make appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_71.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.72 (2026) § 511.72   Authority for representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_72.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.73 (2026) § 511.73   Written appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_73.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.74 (2026) § 511.74   Attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_74.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.75 (2026) § 511.75   Persons not attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_75.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.76 (2026) § 511.76   Qualifications and standards of conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_76.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.77 (2026) § 511.77   Restrictions as to former members and employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_77.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.78 (2026) § 511.78   Prohibited communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_78.md)

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