15 C.F.R. § 18.2
Definitions.
Cite as 15 C.F.R. § 18.2 (2026)
As used in this part:
(a)
Adversary adjudication
means an adjudication under 5 U.S.C. 554 in which the position of the United States is represented by counsel or otherwise, but excludes an adjudication for the purpose of establishing or fixing a rate or for the purpose of granting or renewing a license.
(b)
Adjudicative officer
means the official, without regard to whether the official is designated as an administrative law judge, a hearing officer or examiner, or otherwise, who presided at the adversary adjudication.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 5:554