DATE: June 16, 1993
CASE NO. 92-STA-25


IN THE MATTER OF

KENNETH W. ARLEDGE,

          COMPLAINANT,

     v.

SCOTTSERVE INC.,

          RESPONDENT.


BEFORE:  THE SECRETARY OF LABOR


                           NOTICE OF CASE CLOSING

     On March 31, 1993, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued
a Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing
Complaint (D.O.) in this arising under the employee protection
provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982,
42 U.S.C. app. § 2305 (1988), and the implementing
regulations at 29 C.F.R. Part 1978 (1992).  
     In his decision, the ALJ ordered approval of the parties'
settlement agreement based on his finding that it was fair,
adequate and reasonable pursuant to 29 C.F.R. §
1978.111(d)(2).  The settlement agreement was incorporated 
into the decision and the complaint was dismissed with prejudice.  
Under Section 1978.111(d)(2), the ALJ has the authority to 
approve this STAA settlement, and he has properly exercised this 
authority. See Swisher v. Gerber Childrenswear, Inc., 
Case No. 93-STA-00001, Final Order Approving Settlement Agreement, 
Jan. 4, 1993.
     Accordingly, this notice is to advise the parties that the
case is closed pursuant to the ALJ's final order.

                              For the Secretary of Labor

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                              Gresham C. Smith
                              Acting Director, Office of
                              Administrative Appeals [1] 

Washington, D.C.


[ENDNOTES]
           
[1]  This notice is issued pursuant to Secretary's Order 3-90, 55
Fed. Reg. 13,250 (April 9, 1990) (copy appended).