There is established in the Office of the Secretary the Office of Hearings and Appeals. The Administrative Law Judges and the Administrative Judges within the Office of Hearings and Appeals are appointed by the Secretary of the Department pursuant to the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

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[87 FR 8196, Feb. 14, 2022]