14 CFR § 302.38 - Final decision of the DOT Decisionmaker.

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title: "14 CFR § 302.38 - Final decision of the DOT Decisionmaker."
title_number: 14
title_name: "Aeronautics and Space"
section_number: "302.38"
section_name: "Final decision of the DOT Decisionmaker."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS)"
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part_number: "302"
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authority: "39 U.S.C. 5402; 42 U.S.C. 4321, 49 U.S.C. Subtitle I and Chapters 401, 411, 413, 415, 417, 419, 461, 463, and 471."
regulatory_source: "Docket No. OST-97-2090, 65 FR 6457, Feb. 9, 2000, unless otherwise noted."
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# 302.38 Final decision of the DOT Decisionmaker.

When a case stands submitted to the DOT decisionmaker for final decision on the merits, he or she will dispose of the issues presented by entering an appropriate order that will include a statement of the reasons for his or her findings and conclusions. Such orders shall be deemed “final orders” within the purview of § 302.14(a), in the manner provided by § 302.18.