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Last revision:  April 10, 1992
 
 §1614.405   Decisions on appeals.                                      
  
     (a) The Office of Federal Operations, on behalf of the Commission,
 shall issue a written decision setting forth its reasons for the      
 decision.  The Commission shall dismiss appeals in accordance with    
   1614.107, 1614.403(c) and 1614.410. The decision shall be based on  
 the preponderance of the evidence.  If the decision contains a finding
 of discrimination, appropriate remedy(ies) shall be included and,     
 where appropriate, the entitlement to interest, attorney's fees or    
 costs shall be indicated.  The decision shall reflect the date of its 
 issuance, inform the complainant of his or her or her civil action    
 rights, and be transmitted to the complainant and the agency by       
 certified mail, return receipt requested.                             
     (b) A decision issued under paragraph (a) of this section is final
 within the meaning of  1614.408 unless:                               
     (1) Either party files a timely request for reconsideration       
 pursuant to  1614.407;  or                                            
     (2) The Commission on its own motion reconsiders the case.