ARB CASE NO. 97-028
(ALJ CASE NO. 96-FLS-2)
DATE: December 30, 1996

In the Matter of:

ADMINISTRATOR, WAGE AND
HOUR DIVISION, UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR,
    PETITIONER,

    v.

RICHARD CRUZ d/b/a RICK'S
DETAIL SHOP,
    RESPONDENT.

BEFORE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD¹

    On September 23, 1996, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Recommended Order of Dismissal in this case which arises under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. § 525.22(g), the decision of the ALJ has become final. Accordingly, this case is CLOSED.

   SO ORDERED.

      DAVID A. O'BRIEN
      Chair

       KARL J. SANDSTROM
      Member

       JOYCE D. MILLER
      Alternate Member

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. Secretary's Order 2-96 (Apr. 17, 1996), 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.