29 C.F.R. § 2570.69

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Review by the Secretary.

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(a) The Secretary may review a decision of an administrative law judge. Such a review may occur only when a party files a notice of appeal from a decision of an administrative law judge within twenty (20) days of the issuance of such decision. In all other cases, the decision of the administrative law judge shall become final agency action within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 704.

(b) A notice of appeal to the Secretary shall state with specificity the issue(s) in the decision of the administrative law judge on which the party is seeking review. Such notice of appeal must be served on all parties of record.

(c) Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the Secretary shall request the Chief Administrative Law Judge to submit to him or her a copy of the entire record before the administrative law judge.

29 C.F.R. § 2570.69 — Review by the Secretary. · eCFR amendment effective 2017-01-01 · https://pensionresource.website/EAMain?content=EAMain.Law&id=cfr29-2570.69&asof=2017-02-03 · printed Oct 16, 2026

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ERISA § 502 (29 U.S.C. § 1132) Civil enforcement

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29 C.F.R. § 2570.67 Summary decision.
29 C.F.R. § 2570.68 Decision of the administrative law judge.

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USDOL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, CAVALLO POINT LODGE 401(K) PLAN DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Nov 10, 2015 · Decision and Order of Dismissal Dismissed
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USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR FOR GOLDEN DAY SCHOOLS, INC. RETIREMENT PLAN AND GOLDEN DAY SCHOOLS, INC. DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · May 28, 2014 · Decision and Order
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USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, HOME OF ECONOMY 401(K) PLAN, HOME OF ECONOMY, INC. DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Jun 26, 2013 · Decision and Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary
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USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, THIBEAULT CORP. OF NE/T-QUIP SALES & LEASING 401(K) PLAN DOL EBSA (final agency order) · Jul 19, 2011 · Decision and Order Affirming the Administrative Law Judge De
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USDOL, EBSA v. SCHNEIDERMAN'S FURNITURE, INC. DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Mar 23, 2001 · Decision & Order Granting PWBA's Motion for Summary Decision
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. RICHARD L. SMITH and SMITH ADMINISTRATORS DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Jan 20, 1998 · Decision & Order
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. T. W. TAGGART DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Aug 25, 1995 · Decision & Order
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. RHODE ISLAND BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTSMEN PENSION FUND DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · May 30, 1995 · Decision & Order
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. SOCIEDAD PARA ASISTENCIA LEGAL MONEY PURCHASE PLAN DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Mar 29, 1995 · Decision & Order
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY DOL Office of Administrative Law Judges · Dec 21, 1993 · Decision & Order
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