14 CFR § 414.41
Administrative law judge's recommended decision in safety approval actions
July 13, 2020
(a) The Associate Administrator, who will make the final decision on the matter at issue, will review the recommended decision of the administrative law judge. The Associate Administrator will make such final decision within 30 days of issuance of the recommended decision.
(b) The authority and responsibility to review and decide rests solely with the Associate Administrator and may not be delegated.