# 43 CFR § 4.20: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.20

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 4.20
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of the Interior > PART 4—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES > Subpart B—General Rules Relating to Procedures and Practice

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to establish general rules of practice, where appropriate.
(b) Scope. General rules applicable to proceedings before OHA are set forth in subparts A and B of this part. Rules applicable to particular units or a particular type of proceeding are set forth in other subparts of this part. Wherever there is any conflict between one of the general rules in subparts A or B of this part and a rule in another subpart of this part, the specific rule will govern. Other laws, regulations, and policies of the Department may also address and be applicable to a particular type of proceeding. In addition, part 1 of this subtitle, which regulates practice before the Department of the Interior, applies to proceedings before OHA.

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 4.1 § 4.1 Scope of authority; applicable regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.2 § 4.2 Membership and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.3 § 4.3 Representation before OHA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.4 § 4.4 Public records; contact information for offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.4.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.5 § 4.5 Power of the Secretary and Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.5.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.6 § 4.6 Definitions and acronyms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.6.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.20 § 4.20 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.20.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.21 § 4.21 Exhaustion and finality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.21.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.22 § 4.22 Retention of documents; record address; and extensions of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.22.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.23 § 4.23 Hearings or related proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.23.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.24 § 4.24 Basis of decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.24.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.25 § 4.25 Oral argument and status conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.25.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.26 § 4.26 Subpoena power and witness provisions for probate proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.26.md)
- [43 CFR § 4.27 § 4.27 Ex parte communication and disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-4.20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.