# 49 C.F.R. § 209.117 (2026): Presiding officer's decision

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_117

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 209.117 (2026)
- **Heading:** Presiding officer's decision
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter II: FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 209: RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart B: Hazardous Materials Penalties / § 209.117: § 209.117   Presiding officer's decision.

## Text

(a) After consideration of the evidence of record, the presiding officer may dismiss the notice of probable violation in whole or in part. If the presiding officer does not dismiss it in whole, he or she will issue and serve on the respondent an order assessing a civil penalty. The decision of the presiding officer will include a statement of findings and conclusions as well as the reasons therefor on all material issues of fact, law, and discretion.
(b) If, within twenty (20) days after service of an order assessing a civil penalty, the respondent does not pay the civil penalty or file an appeal as provided in § 209.121, the case may be referred to the Attorney General with a request that an action to collect the penalty be brought in the appropriate United States District Court.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 209.101 (2026) § 209.101   Civil penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_101.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.103 (2026) § 209.103   Minimum and maximum penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_103.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.105 (2026) § 209.105   Notice of probable violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_105.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.107 (2026) § 209.107   Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_107.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.109 (2026) § 209.109   Payment of penalty; compromise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_109.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.111 (2026) § 209.111   Informal response and assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_111.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.113 (2026) § 209.113   Request for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_113.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.115 (2026) § 209.115   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_115.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.117 (2026) § 209.117   Presiding officer's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_117.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.119 (2026) § 209.119   Assessment considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_119.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.121 (2026) § 209.121   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_121.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.131 (2026) § 209.131   Criminal penalties generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_131.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 209.133 (2026) § 209.133   Referral for prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P209_S209_133.md)

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