10 CFR § 708.30 - Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.

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title: "10 CFR § 708.30 - Timing for issuing an initial agency decision."
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section_name: "Timing for issuing an initial agency decision."
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# 708.30 Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.

The Administrative Judge will issue an initial agency decision on the complaint by the 60th day after the later of:

(a) The date the Administrative Judge approves the parties' agreement not to hold a hearing;

(b) The date the Administrative Judge receives the transcript of the hearing; or

(c) The date the Administrative Judge receives post-hearing submissions permitted under § 708.28(b)(7) of this subpart.