The Judge shall issue a decision, insofar as practicable, within fifteen (15) business days after close of the record. The Judge's decision is the final agency decision and becomes effective upon issuance.

[75 FR 62292, Oct. 7, 2010, as amended at 85 FR 63193, Oct. 7, 2020]


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