45 CFR 156.953

§ 156.953 ALJ decision.

United States · 45 CFR — Public Welfare · Status: effective

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Citation: 45 CFR 156.953, § 156.953 ALJ decision, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/217813
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The ALJ will issue an initial agency decision based only on the record and on applicable law; the decision will contain findings of fact and conclusions of law. The ALJ's decision is final and appealable after 30 days unless it is modified or vacated under § 156.957.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.