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Office of Hearings (OH)

Ronnie A. Yoder, Chief Administrative Law Judge

The Office of Hearings (OH), comprised of administrative law judges and support staff, conducts official hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. § 551 et seq.) within the Department where formal APA hearings are required, including:

• Air carrier citizenship determinations
• Fairness of airport landing rates and charges
• Civil penalty cases for
  • Discrimination against passengers
  • Violation of travel agent regulations
  • Improper shipment of hazardous materials
  • Passenger misconduct on airlines
  • Airlines' and motor carriers' failure to comply with regulations concerning inspection and maintenance

Links:

• Volunteer Legal Internships
• Employment Opportunities

Updated April 28, 2006