12 C.F.R. § 268.405 Decisions on appeals.
Title 12 - Banks and Banking
(a) The Office of Federal Operations, on behalf of the Commission, shall issue a written decision setting forth its reasons for the decision. The Commission shall dismiss appeals in accordance with §§268.106, 268.403(c) and 268.408. The decision on an appeal from the Board's final action shall be based on a de novo review, except that the review of the factual findings in a decision by an administrative judge issued pursuant to §268.108(i) shall be based on a substantial evidence standard of review. If the decision contains a finding of discrimination, appropriate remedy(ies) shall be included and, where appropriate, the entitlement to interest, attorney's fees or costs shall be indicated. The decision shall reflect the date of its issuance, inform the complainant of his or her civil action rights, and be transmitted to the complainant and the Board by first class mail. (b) A decision issued under paragraph (a) of this section is final, subject to paragraph (c) of this section, within the meaning of §268.406 unless the Commission reconsiders the case. A party may request reconsideration within 30 days of receipt of a decision of the Commission, which the Commission in its discretion may grant, if the party demonstrates that: (1) The appellate decision involved a clearly erroneous interpretation of material fact or law; or (2) The decision will have a substantial impact on the policies, practices or operations of the Board. (c) The Board, within 30 days of receiving the decision of the Commission, shall issue a final decision based upon that decision.
Title 12: Banks and Banking
PART 268—RULES REGARDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Subpart E—Appeals to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
§ 268.405 Decisions on appeals.
