16 CFR § 1502.21 - Disqualification of presiding officer.

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title: "16 CFR § 1502.21 - Disqualification of presiding officer."
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# 1502.21 Disqualification of presiding officer.

(a) A participant may request the presiding officer to disqualify himself/herself and withdraw from the proceeding. The ruling on any such request may be appealed in accordance with § 1502.35(b).

(b) A presiding officer who is aware of grounds for disqualification, whether or not raised by a participant, shall withdraw from the proceeding.