(a) The administrative law judge shall serve on the parties
a proposal for decision which shall contain:
(1) a statement of the administrative law judge's reasons for
the proposed decision;
(2) findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated,
that are necessary to the proposed decision.
(b) Service. When a proposal for decision is prepared, a copy
of the proposal shall be served by the administrative law judge on each party,
his attorney of record or representative, and the board. Service of the proposal
shall be in accordance with §157.17 of this title (relating to Notice).
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