When the Secretary reviews an initial decision, the Secretary—

1. (a) Notifies the applicant in writing that it may file a written statement or comments; and

2. (b) Mails to each party written notice of the Secretary's final decision.

   (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7711(a))

[60 FR 50778, Sept. 29, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 35419, July 1, 1997]