(a) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall assign a definite time
and place for a formal hearing, and shall, where possible, schedule the
hearing to be held at a place within 75 miles of the claimant's
residence unless an alternate location is requested by the claimant.
(b) If the claimant's residence is not in any State, the Chief
Administrative Law Judge may, in his or her discretion, schedule the
hearing in the country of the claimant's residence.
(c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge or the administrative law
judge assigned the case may in his or her discretion direct that a
hearing with respect to a claim shall begin at one location and then
later be reconvened at another date and place.
(d) The Chief Administrative Law Judge or administrative law judge
assigned the case may change the time and place for a hearing, either
on his or her own motion or for good cause shown by a party. The
administrative law judge may adjourn or postpone the hearing for good
cause shown, at any time prior to the mailing to the parties of the
decision in the case. Unless otherwise agreed, at least 10 days notice
shall be given to the parties of any change in the time or place of
hearing.
(e) The Chief Administrative Law Judge may for good cause shown
transfer a case from one administrative law judge to another.
