(a) The Administrative Law Judge shall render a decision on the
issues referred by the Administrator.
(b) The decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall be limited to
a determination of whether the respondent has committed a violation of
section 12, or a repeated or willful violation of section 6 or section 7
of the Act, and
the appropriateness of the penalty assessed by the Administrator. The
Administrative Law Judge shall not render determinations on the legality
of a regulatory provision or the constitutionality of a statutory
provision.
(c) The decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall include a
statement of findings and conclusions, with reasons and basis therefor,
upon each material issue presented on the record. The decision shall
also include an appropriate order which may affirm, deny, reverse, or
modify, in whole or in part, the determination of the Administrator.
(d) The Administrative Law Judge shall serve copies of the decision
on each of the parties.
(e) The decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall constitute
the final order of the Secretary unless, pursuant to Sec. 580.13 of this
part, there is an appeal to the Secretary.
