§4.337. Action by the Board. — Inbound Citations

(2) If a hearing has been held on a referred issue of fact pursuant to § 4.337 or § 4.415, this record is the sole basis for decision on the referred issues of fact that are involved, except to the extent that official notice may be taken of a fact as provided in paragraph (b) of this section.

(a) When an evidentiary hearing pursuant to § 4.337(a) of this part is concluded, the administrative law judge shall recommend findings of fact and conclusions of law, stating the reasons for such recommendations. A copy of the recommended decision shall be sent to each party to the proceeding, the Bureau official involved, and the Board. Simultaneously, the entire record of the proceedings, including the transcript of the hearing before the administrative law judge, shall be forwarded to the Board.