45 CFR § 708.8 - Written decision.

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title: "45 CFR § 708.8 - Written decision."
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "708.8"
section_name: "Written decision."
chapter_name: "COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS"
part_number: "708"
part_name: "COLLECTION BY SALARY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 5514."
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# 708.8 Written decision.

(a) The hearing official shall issue a written opinion no later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition for hearing; or no longer than sixty (60) days from the proceedings if an extension has been granted pursuant to § 708.5(b)(10).

(b) The written opinion will include: A statement of the facts presented to demonstrate the nature and origin of the alleged debt; the hearing official's analysis, findings, and conclusions; the amount and validity of the debt; and, if applicable, the repayment schedule.