If you request a hearing on the record under § 550.1454 , § 550.1456 , § 550.1462 , or § 550.1464 , the hearing will be conducted by a Departmental Administrative Law Judge from the Office of Hearings and Appeals. After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will issue a decision in accordance with the evidence presented and applicable law.
30 C.F.R. §550.1472