1The ALJ's decision is not entitled a
"Recommended Decision,"
but under the regulations implementing the ERA, an ALJ's decision
is only a recommended decision except in limited circumstances.
See 29 C.F.R. § 24.5(e) (1989). Final orders are issued by the
Secretary. 29 C.F.R. § 24.6.
2The record establishes
compliance with the order of the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which remanded
this case to the Administrator for issuance of proper notice to
Complainant concerning the right to an ALJ hearing upon request,
pursuant to 20 C.F.R. § 24.4(d)(2)(i). Rose v. Secretary of theDepartment of Labor, 800 F.2d 563, 565 (6th Cir. 1986).
3In adopting the ALJ's discussion,
the following corrections
are noted: