820.9—Special assistant.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
         A DOE Official may appoint a person to serve as a special assistant to assist the DOE Official in the conduct of any proceeding under this part. Such appointment may occur at any appropriate time. A special assistant shall be subject to the disqualification provisions in  § 820.5. A special assistant may perform those duties assigned by the DOE Official, including but not limited  to, serving as technical interrogators, technical advisors and special master.