Within 15 days after the hearing is concluded, the Administrative
Law Judge shall recommend findings, conclusions, and a decision. The
Administrative Law Judge may permit the parties to file written post-
hearing briefs within this time period, but the Administrative Law
Judge's recommendations shall not be delayed pending receipt of such
briefs. These recommendations shall be certified, together with the
record, to the Administrative Review Board, United States Department of
Labor, for a final Administrative order. The recommended decision shall
be served on all parties and amici to the proceeding.
[61 FR 19989, May 3, 1996]