### Question
How is the "judge* or *administrative law judge" defined?


### Answer
The term **judge* or *administrative law judge** is defined in *7 CFR § 1200.2* as follows -

> any administrative law judge appointed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3105 and assigned to conduct the hearing.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 1200.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 1200—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS UNDER RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS**

