§ 1174.33 Initial decision.

(a) The ALJ will issue an initial decision based only on the record. It will contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the amount of any penalties and assessments.

(b) The ALJ will serve the initial decision on all parties within ninety days after the hearing's close or, if the ALJ permitted the filing of post-hearing briefs, within ninety days after the final post-hearing brief was filed.