[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 15] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR66.54] [Page 146] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 66_ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF NONCOMPLIANCE PENALTIES BY Subpart F_Review of Penalty Calculation Sec. 66.54 Procedures for hearing. (a) Hearings granted under Sec. 66.53 shall be held as provided in subpart J. (b) The Presiding Officer at a hearing granted under Sec. 66.53 shall issue an initial decision within ninety days after the Administrator grants the hearing, unless the duration of the hearing or the deadline for decision is extended by the Presiding Officer upon agreement of the parties. Failure to issue a decision (whether or not by consent) within 90 days shall not affect the validity of the proceedings or the accrual of penalties in any manner.