ARB CASE NO. 98-069
(formerly ARB CASE NO. 97-103)
(ALJ CASE NO. 96-STA-5)
DATE: February 25, 1998

In the Matter of

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR
FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH,
    PROSECUTING PARTY,

    and

KENNETH BURKE,
    COMPLAINANT,

    v.

C.A. EXPRESS, INC.,
    RESPONDENT.

BEFORE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD

   On January 28, 1998, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Decision and Order Approving Settlement in this case which arises under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA), 49 U.S.C. §31105 (West 1997). Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. §1978.111(d)(2), the ALJ has the authority to approve a settlement under the STAA at this stage in the proceeding. Accordingly, the ALJ's order is the final departmental action and this case is CLOSED.

   SO ORDERED.

       DAVID A. O'BRIEN
       Chair

       KARL J. SANDSTROM
       Member