45 CFR 81.102 : Public Welfare (Part 1 To Parts 2557-2599) — (Part 1 To Parts 171-199) — Department Of Health And Human Services (Part 1 To Parts 171-199) — General Administration (Part 1 To § 101.93) — Practice And Procedure For Hearings Under Part 80 Of This Title (§ 81.1 To § 81.131) — Posthearing Procedures, Decisions (§ 81.101 To § 81.107) — Decisions following hearing.

When the time for submission of posthearing briefs has expired, the presiding officer shall certify the entire record, including his recommended findings and proposed decision, to the responsible Department official; or if so authorized he shall make an initial decision. A copy of the recommended findings and proposed decision, or of the initial decision, shall be served upon all parties, and amici, if any.