134.219—Sanctions.
(a)
A Judge may impose appropriate sanctions, except for fees, costs, or monetary penalties, which he or she deems necessary to serve the ends of justice, if a party or its attorney:
(1)
Fails to comply with an order of the Judge;
(2)
Fails to comply with the rules set forth in this part;
(3)
Acts in bad faith or for purposes of delay or harassment;
(4)
Submits false statements knowingly, recklessly, or with deliberate disregard for the truth; or
(5)
Otherwise acts in an unethical or disruptive manner.
(b)
Appropriate sanctions may include:
(1)
Ordering a pleading or evidentiary filing to be struck from the record;
(2)
Dismissing an appeal with prejudice;
(3)
Suspending counsel from practice before OHA;
(4)
Filing a complaint with the applicable State bar; and
(5)
Taking any other action that is appropriate to further the administration of justice.
Code of Federal Regulations
[75 FR 47441, Aug. 6, 2010]