21.55—Final decision if the Secretary does not review.
If the Secretary takes no action under § 21.54 —
(a)
The adjudicative officer's initial decision on the application becomes the Department's final decision 60 days after it is issued by the adjudicative officer; or
(b)
The CRRA's decision on the application becomes the Department's final decision 60 days after it is issued by the CRRA.