21 CFR § 12.159 - Copies of petitions for judicial review.

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title: "21 CFR § 12.159 - Copies of petitions for judicial review."
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# 12.159 Copies of petitions for judicial review.

The Chief Counsel for FDA has been designated by the Secretary as the officer on whom copies of petitions of judicial review are to be served. This officer is responsible for filing the record on which the final decision is based. The record of the proceeding is certified by the Commissioner.