[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR14.27]

[Page 76]
 
                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 14--RULES IMPLEMENTING THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT OF 1980--Table of Contents
 
           Subpart C--Procedures for Considering Applications
 
Sec. 14.27  Decision.

    (a) The ALJ shall issue an initial decision on the application 
within 60 days after completion of proceedings on the application.
    (b) An adjudicative officer in a proceeding under part 17 of this 
chapter and the AMS shall prepare a findings and recommendations for the 
Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition.
    (c) A decision under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section shall 
include written findings and conclusions on the applicant's eligibility 
and status as prevailing party and an explanation of the reasons for any 
difference between the amount requested and the amount awarded. The 
decision shall also include, if at issue, findings on whether the FAA's 
position was substantially justified, or whether special circumstances 
make an award unjust.

[Doc. No. FAA-1998-4379, 64 FR 32936, June 18, 1999]