§49.545. What will be included in the administrative law judge's decision?
43 C.F.R. § 49.545
The administrative law judge's written decision will set forth:
The findings of fact and conclusions of law;
The reasons and bases for the findings; and
An assessment of the penalty, if any.
The amount of any penalty assessed will—
Be determined in accordance with this subpart and subpart G of this part; and
Not be limited by the amount of the penalty assessed by the Federal land manager under § 49.525 or by any offer of mitigation or remission previously made.
The administrative law judge's decision will become effective 31 days from the date of the written decision unless a timely appeal of the decision is filed under § 49.550.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-aaa-11.
Source
Source: 87 FR 47319, Aug. 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted.