Party
Party as used in this part includes the person initiating a proceeding, such as an applicant, complainant, or petitioner; any person filing an answer to such filing; and any other persons as set forth in 302.10.
Source
14 CFR § 302.2
Scoping language
Administrative law judge as used in this part means an administrative law judge appointed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3105.