(a) The provider may apply to the administrative law judge for the
issuance of subpoenas upon a showing of good cause therefor.
(b) A certification of a request for an advisory opinion concerning
professional medical standards, medical ethics or medical regulation to
a competent recognized or professional organization or Federal, State or
local regulatory agency may be made:
(1) As to an issue properly designated by the provider, in the sound
discretion of the administrative law judge, provided that the request
will not unduly delay the proceedings;
(2) By OWCP on its own motion either before or after the institution
of proceedings, and the results thereof shall be made available to the
provider at the time that proceedings are instituted or, if after the
proceedings are instituted, within a reasonable time after receipt. The
opinion, if rendered by the organization or agency, is advisory only and
not binding on the administrative law judge.
