# 49 CFR § 209.13: Consolidation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 209.13
- **Heading:** Consolidation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 209—RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General

## Text

At the time a matter is set for hearing under subpart B, C, D, or G of this part, the Chief Counsel may consolidate the matter with any similar matter(s) pending against the same respondent or with any related matter(s) pending against other respondent(s) under the same subpart. However, on certification by the presiding officer that a consolidated proceeding is unmanageable or otherwise undesirable, the Chief Counsel will rescind or modify the consolidation.
[91 FR 22064, Apr. 24, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 209.1 § 209.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.3 § 209.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.5 § 209.5 Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.6 § 209.6 Requests for admission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.7 § 209.7 Subpoenas; witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.8 § 209.8 Depositions in formal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.9 § 209.9 Filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.11 § 209.11 Request for confidential treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.13 § 209.13 Consolidation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.15 § 209.15 Rules of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.17 § 209.17 Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.201 § 209.201 Compliance orders generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.203 § 209.203 Notice of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 209.205 § 209.205 Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-209.205.md)

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