1 On April 17, 1996, a Secretary's
Order was signed delegating jurisdiction to issue final agency decisions under this statute to the newly
created Administrative Review Board. 61 Fed. Reg. 19978 (May 3, 1996). Secretary's Order 2-96
contains a comprehensive list of the statutes, executive order, and regulations under which the
Administrative Review Board now issues final agency decisions. Final procedural revisions to the
regulations implementing this reorganization were also promulgated on that date. 61 Fed. Reg. 19982.