Proposed findings of fact, conclusions, and orders.

§ 44.31 Proposed findings of fact, conclusions, and orders. After consultation with the parties, the administrative law judge may prescribe a time period of 30 days within which each party may file proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and rule or order, together with a supporting brief expressing the reasons for such proposals. Such time may be expedited or extended upon request and at the discretion of the Administrative Law Judge. Proposals and briefs shall be served on all other parties and shall refer to all portions of the record and to all authorities relied upon in support of each proposal. [55 FR 53442, Dec. 28, 1990]