12 C.F.R. § 263.110 Recommended decision.
Title 12 - Banks and Banking
The administrative law judge shall file with the Board a recommended decision on the fee application not later than 30 days after the submission of all pleadings and evidentiary material concerning the application. The recommended decision shall include written proposed findings and conclusions on the applicant's eligibility and its status as a prevailing party and, if applicable, an explanation of the reasons for any difference between the amount requested and the amount of the recommended award. The recommended decision shall also include, if at issue, proposed findings as to whether the Board's position was substantially justified, whether the applicant unduly protracted the proceedings, or whether special circumstances make an award unjust. The administrative law judge shall file the record of the proceeding on the fee application upon the filing of the recommended decision and, at the same time, serve upon each party a copy of the recommended decision, findings, conclusions, and proposed order.
Title 12: Banks and Banking
PART 263—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR HEARINGS
Subpart G—Rules Regarding Claims Under the Equal Access to Justice Act
§ 263.110 Recommended decision.
