45.60—What are the requirements for the ALJ's decision?
(2)
90 days after issuance of the referral notice under § 45.25(c), 7 CFR 1.625(c), or CFR 221.25(c).
(ii)
Conclusions of law necessary to make the findings of fact (such as rulings on materiality and on the admissibility of evidence); and
(3)
The decision will not contain conclusions as to whether any preliminary condition or prescription should be adopted, modified, or rejected, or whether any proposed alternative should be adopted or rejected.
(2)
Forward a copy of the decision to FERC, along with the complete hearing record, for inclusion in the license proceeding record.
(d) Finality.
The ALJ's decision under this section will be final, with respect to the disputed issues of material fact, for any Department involved in the hearing. To the extent the ALJ's decision forms the basis for any condition or prescription subsequently included in the license, it may be subject to judicial review under 16 U.S.C. 825l(b).