For 502(c)(5) civil penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of § 18.41 of this title.
(a) No genuine issue of material fact. (1) Where no issue of material fact is found to have been raised, the administrative law judge may issue a decision which, in the absence of an appeal pursuant to 2570.99 through 2570.101 of this subpart, shall become a final order.
(2) A decision made under this paragraph shall include a statement of:
(i) Findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the reasons therefor, on all issues presented; and
(ii) Any terms and conditions of the rule or order.
(3) A copy of any decision under this paragraph shall be served on each party.
(b) Hearings on issues of fact. Where a genuine question of material fact is raised, the administrative law judge shall, and in any other case may, set the case for an evidentiary hearing.
29 C.F.R. § 2570.97 — Summary decision. · CFR 2003 annual edition (revised as of 2003-07-01) · https://pensionresource.website/EAMain?content=EAMain.Law&id=cfr29-2570.97&asof=1996-08-13 · printed Oct 16, 2026