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29 C.F.R. § 2570.97

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For 502(c)(5) civil penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of 29 CFR 18.41.
(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, 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 therefore, 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. · eCFR amendment effective 2017-01-01 · https://pensionresource.website/EAMain?content=EAMain.Law&id=cfr29-2570.97&asof=2005-01-03 · printed Oct 16, 2026
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  • (a) No genuine issue of material fact.
  • (b) Hearings on issues of fact.
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ERISA § 502 (29 U.S.C. § 1132) Civil enforcement

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