ARB CASE NO. 98-043
(ALJ CASE NO. 97-STA-34)
DATE: JAN 14 1998

In the Matter of:

JOE DINKINS,
   COMPLAINANT.

   v.

BULL MARKET, INC.,
   RESPONDENT.

BEFORE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD

   On November 3, 1997, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued an approving an agreement of settlement and compromise in this case which arises under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA). 49 U.S.C.A. §31105 (1994). 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 DISMISSSED.

   SO ORDERED.

      DAVID A. O'BRIEN
      Chair

      KARL J. SANDSTROM
      Member