Source: 54 FR 26897, June 26, 1989, unless otherwise noted.
The rules of practice set forth in this subpart are applicable to
``502(c)(2) civil penalty proceedings'' (as defined in Sec. 2570.61(n)
of this subpart) under section 502(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974. The rules of procedure for administrative
hearings published by the Department's Office of Law Judges at part 18
of this title will apply to matters arising under ERISA section
502(c)(2) except as modified by this section. These proceedings shall be
conducted as expeditiously as possible, and the parties shall make every
effort to avoid delay at each stage of the proceedings.