# 49 C.F.R. § 98.8 (2026): Decision by examiner

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 98.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Decision by examiner
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Part 98 / Subpart A / § 98.8: § 98.8   Decision by examiner.

## Text

(a) In a hearing under § 98.7 of this part, the Departmental counsel must establish a violation by a preponderance of the evidence. (b) The examiner shall make a decision exclusively on matters of record in the proceeding and shall set forth in the decision: (1) All findings of fact relevant to the matters at issue; (2) All conclusions of law relevant to the matters at issue; and (3) The sanction to be imposed, if any.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 98.1 (2026) § 98.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.2 (2026) § 98.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.3 (2026) § 98.3   Reports of apparent violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.4 (2026) § 98.4   Initiation of administrative disciplinary proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.5 (2026) § 98.5   Former employee response to notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.6 (2026) § 98.6   Examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.7 (2026) § 98.7   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.8 (2026) § 98.8   Decision by examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_8.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.9 (2026) § 98.9   Decision if hearing waived.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.10 (2026) § 98.10   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_10.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 98.11 (2026) § 98.11   Final administrative decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P98_S98_11.md)

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