# 49 C.F.R. § 386.61 (2026): Decision

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_61

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 386.61 (2026)
- **Heading:** Decision
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 386: RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FMCSA PROCEEDINGS / Subpart E: Decision / § 386.61: § 386.61   Decision.

## Text

(a)
Administrative Law Judge
After receiving the proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and arguments of the parties, the administrative law judge shall issue a decision. If the proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and arguments were oral, he/she may issue an oral decision. The decision of the administrative law judge becomes the final decision of the Agency Decisionmaker 45 days after it is served unless a petition or motion for review is filed under § 386.62. The decision shall be served on all parties and on the Agency Decisionmaker.
(b)
Hearing Officer.
The Hearing Officer will prepare a report to the Agency Decisionmaker containing findings of fact and recommended disposition of the matter within 45 days after the conclusion of the hearing. The Agency Decisionmaker will issue a Final Order adopting the report, or may make other such determinations as appropriate. The Agency Decisionmaker's decision to adopt a Hearing Officer's report may be reviewed in accordance with § 386.64.
[50 FR 40306, Oct. 2, 1985, as amended at 70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005; 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 386.61 (2026) § 386.61   Decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_61.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.62 (2026) § 386.62   Review of administrative law judge's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_62.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.63 (2026) § 386.63   Decision on review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_63.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.64 (2026) § 386.64   Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_64.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.65 (2026) § 386.65   Failure to comply with final order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_65.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.66 (2026) § 386.66   Motions for rehearing or for modification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_66.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.67 (2026) § 386.67   Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_67.md)

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