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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 29

Labor

Chapter XXV

Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Department of Labor

Part 2570

Procedural Regulations Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Subpart C

Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Penalties Under ERISA Section 502(c)(2)

• Section Number: 2570.67
• Section Name: Summary decision.

    For 502(c)(2) civil penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in 
lieu of Sec. 18.41 of this title.
    (a) No genuine issue of material of fact. (1) Where no issue of a 
material of fact is found to have been raised, the administrative law 
judge may issue a decision which, in the absence of an appeal pursuant 
to Secs. 2570.69 through 2570.71 of this subpart, shall become a final 
order.
    (2) A decision made under this paragraph shall include a statement 
of:
    (i) Findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the reasons 
therefor, on all issues presented; and
    (ii) Any terms and conditions of the rule or order.
    (3) A copy of any decision under this paragraph shall be served on 
each party.
    (b) Hearings on issues of fact. Where a genuine question of material 
of fact is raised, the administrative law judge shall, and in any other 
case may, set the case for an evidentiary hearing.