Current through October 31, 2024
(a) The Federal Rules of Evidence do not apply to proceedings under this part. However, the ALJ accepts only evidence that is-(3) Not unduly repetitious; and(4) Not inadmissible under § 81.13 or § 81.14 .(b) The ALJ may take official notice of facts that are generally known or capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 556 (d) and (e) ; 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 , 1234(f)(1) , and 3474(a)