1Under the
regulations implementing the ERA, the ALJ issues a recommended
decision and order which is forwarded to me for review and the
issuance of a final order. See 29 C.F.R. § 24.6
(1986).
2Section
5851(b)(2)(A) provides in pertinent part that "the Secretary
shall, unless the proceeding is terminated by the Secretary on
the basis of a settlement entered into by the Secretary . . .
issue an order either providing the relief prescribed by
subparagraph (B) or denying the complaint.. (emphasis added).