hearing

The term hearing means either a show-cause proceeding as provided in 303.44 or a full evidentiary hearing as provided in 303.45, whichever is determined by the Assistant Secretary to be appropriate.

Source

14 CFR § 303.02

Scoping language

The term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, or as delegated. As provided in 49 CFR 1.21, the Secretary or Deputy Secretary may exercise any authority in lieu of the Assistant Secretary under the provisions of this part.