§  1.241   Designation of presiding officer.

   (a) Hearings will be conducted by the Commission, by one or more
   commissioners, or by a law judge designated pursuant to section 11 of
   the Administrative Procedure Act. If a presiding officer becomes
   unavailable to the Commission prior to the taking of testimony another
   presiding officer will be designated.

   (b) Unless the Commission determines that due and timely execution of
   its functions requires otherwise, presiding officers shall be
   designated, and notice thereof released to the public, at least 10 days
   prior to the date set for hearing.

   (5 U.S.C. 556)