AUTHORITY: Authorized by Sections 4(m), 4(n) and 39 of the Environmental Protection Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 111½, pars. 1004(m), 1004(n) and 1039) and implementing Section 303(e) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1313 (3)).ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
a) The Agency shall appoint a Hearing Officer who shall be named in any notices of the hearing.
b) The Hearing Officer shall have the duty to conduct a fair hearing, to take all necessary action to avoid delay, to maintain order, and to ensure development of a clear and complete record.