29 C.F.R. § 2570.137 Summary decision.
Title 29 - Labor
For 502(c)(7) civil penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of §18.41 of this title. (a) No genuine issue of material fact. (1) Where no issue of a material fact is found to have been raised, the administrative law judge may issue a decision which, in the absence of an appeal pursuant to §§2570.139 through 2570.141 of this subpart, shall become a final order. (2) A decision made under paragraph (a) of this section shall include a statement of: (i) Findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the reasons therefor, on all issues presented; and (ii) Any terms and conditions of the rule or order. (3) A copy of any decision under this paragraph shall be served on each party. (b) Hearings on issues of fact. Where a genuine question of a material fact is raised, the administrative law judge shall, and in any other case may, set the case for an evidentiary hearing.
Title 29: Labor
PART 2570—PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT
Subpart G—Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Penalties Under ERISA Section 502(c)(7)
§ 2570.137 Summary decision.
