[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 12, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR488.209] [Page 907] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES--(Continued) PART 488--SURVEY, CERTIFICATION, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart D--Reconsideration of Adverse Determinations--Deeming Authority for Accreditation Organizations and CLIA Exemption of Laboratories Under State Programs Sec. 488.209 Hearing officer's findings. (a) Within 30 days of the close of the hearing, the hearing officer will present the findings and recommendations to the accreditation organization or State laboratory program that requested the reconsideration. (b) The written report of the hearing officer will include-- (1) Separate numbered findings of fact; and (2) The legal conclusions of the hearing officer.