45 C.F.R. § 81.102 Decisions following hearing.
Title 45 - Public Welfare
When the time for submission of posthearing briefs has expired, the presiding officer shall certify the entire record, including his recommended findings and proposed decision, to the responsible Department official; or if so authorized he shall make an initial decision. A copy of the recommended findings and proposed decision, or of the initial decision, shall be served upon all parties, and amici, if any.
Title 45: Public Welfare
PART 81—PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS UNDER PART 80 OF THIS TITLE
Subpart J—Posthearing Procedures, Decisions
§ 81.102 Decisions following hearing.

