46 CFR § 5.65 - Commandant's decisions in appeal or review cases.

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title: "46 CFR § 5.65 - Commandant's decisions in appeal or review cases."
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# 5.65 Commandant's decisions in appeal or review cases.

The decisions of the Commandant in cases of appeal or review of decisions of Administrative Law Judges are officially noticed and the principles and policies enunciated therein are binding upon all Administrative Law Judges, unless they are modified or rejected by competent authority.