[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR160.536] [Page 691] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 160--GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart E--Civil Money Penalties: Procedures for Investigations, Imposition of Penalties, and Hearings Sec. 160.536 Settlement. The Secretary has exclusive authority to settle any issue or case without the consent of the ALJ.