1The phrase "qualified
representative", as used in the second sentence of subsection 6(a), relates to non-lawyers
whose appearance as representatives for others is left, as under the first sentence of the subsection,
to the control of the agencies. See infra, pp. 65-6.
2Section 10 of the Act of August 2,
1949 (Public Law 600, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) provides that "Whenever a department is
authorized by law to hold hearings and to subpena witnesses for appearance at said hearings,
witnesses summoned to and attending such hearings shall be entitled to the same fee, and mileage,
or expenses in the case of Government officers and employees, as provided by law for witnesses
attending in the United States courts."
3The following examples appear to
be reasonable and appropriate:
Federal Power Commission--Rules of Practice Under the Federal Power Act.
Rule 1.131. "Fees of witnesses.-Witnesses who are summoned are
entitled to the same fees as are paid for like services in the courts of the United States. such fees to
be paid by the party at whose Instance the testimony is taken, and the Commission before issuing
subpoena may require a deposit of an amount adequate to cover the fees and milage involved."
[16 U.S.C. 825f].
Interstate Commerce Commission-Rules of Practice.
Rule 56(e). "Witness fees. A witness who is summoned and
responds thereto is entitled to the same fee as is paid for like service in the courts of the United
States, such fee to be paid by the party at whose instance the testimony is taken at the time the
subpena is served." [49 U.S.C. 18].