[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 31]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR791.37]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 791_DATA REIMBURSEMENT--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart B_Hearing Procedures

 

Sec.  791.37  The award.



    (a) Time of award. The award shall be made promptly by the hearing 

officer and, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, no later than 30 

days from the date of closing the hearings, or if oral hearings have 

been waived, from the date of transmitting the final statements and 

proofs to the hearing officer.

    (b) Form of award. The award shall be in writing and shall be signed 

either by the sole hearing officer or by at least a majority if there is 

more than one. It shall contain a concise statement of its basis and 

rationale, and a timetable for payment of any ordered reimbursement.

    (c) Delivery of award to parties. Parties shall accept as legal 

delivery of the award the delivery of the award or a true copy thereof 

by certified mail to the party at its last known address or to its 

attorney, or by personal service.