ARB CASE NO. 98-123
ALJ CASE NO. 98-STA-0020
DATE: May 29, 1998

In the Matter of:

CHRISTOPHER P. FISHER,
    COMPLAINANT,

    v.

ABC TRAILER SALES & RENTAL, INC.,
    RESPONDENT.

BEFORE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD

   On May 11, 1998, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Recommended Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Approving Withdrawal of Complaint 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) (1997), 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.

      KARL J. SANDSTROM
      Chair

      PAUL GREENBERG
      Member

      CYNTHIA L. ATTWOOD
      Acting Member