16 CFR § 3.53 - Review of recommended decision in absence of exceptions.

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# 3.53 Review of recommended decision in absence of exceptions.

If no party files exceptions to the recommended decision of the Administrative Law Judge under § 3.52(a)(1) or § 3.52(b)(1), the Commission will enter an order placing the case on its own docket for review. The Commission's order will set forth the scope of such review and the issues which will be considered and will make provision for the filing of briefs if deemed appropriate by the Commission.

[88 FR 42877, July 5, 2023]