46 CFR § 401.645 - Administrative Law Judge's decision; exceptions thereto.

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title: "46 CFR § 401.645 - Administrative Law Judge's decision; exceptions thereto."
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section_name: "Administrative Law Judge's decision; exceptions thereto."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD (GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
part_number: "401"
part_name: "GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS"
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# 401.645 Administrative Law Judge's decision; exceptions thereto.

At the conclusion of the hearing, the parties may submit briefs and recommended conclusions and findings within such time as the Administrative Law Judge determines appropriate. The Administrative Law Judge will thereafter issue a written initial decision in the case, which decision will be final and binding upon the Director, except as provided in § 401.650.

[USCG-2022-0025; 89 FR 76353, Sept. 17, 2024]