In any matter arising pursuant to the regulations in this
subchapter, whenever it appears necessary in order to effectuate the
purposes of the CSRA or FSA or to avoid unnecessary costs or delay, the
District Director may consolidate cases within his own area or may
transfer such cases to any other area, for the purpose of consolidation
with any proceedings which may have been instituted in, or transferred
to, such area.
[45 FR 15158, Mar. 7, 1980; 45 FR 28322, Apr. 29, 1980. Redesignated at
50 FR 31311, Aug. 1, 1985, as amended at 59 FR 15117, Mar. 31, 1994; 62
FR 6094, Feb. 10, 1997]