(a) The administrative law judge’s written decision will set forth:

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Terms Used In 43 CFR 49.545

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Federal land manager: is synonymous with "authorized officer. See 43 CFR 49.5

(1) The findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(2) The reasons and bases for the findings; and

(3) An assessment of the penalty, if any.

(b) The amount of any penalty assessed will:

(1) Be determined in accordance with this subpart and subpart G of this part; and

(2) Not be limited by the amount of the penalty assessed by the Federal land manager under § 49.525 or by any offer of mitigation or remission previously made.

(c) The administrative law judge’s decision will become effective 31 days from the date of the written decision unless a timely appeal of the decision is filed under § 49.550.