(b) If the Secretary grants an oral hearing, the Secretary notifies the debtor in writing of:

1. (1) The time and place for the hearing;
2. (2) The debtor's right to representation; and
3. (3) The debtor's right to present and cross examine witnesses.

(c) If the Secretary grants an oral hearing, the Secretary designates an official to:

1. (1) Govern the conduct of the hearing;
2. (2) Take all necessary action to avoid unreasonable delay in the proceedings;
3. (3) Review the evidence presented at the hearing, the documents submitted by the debtor, and other relevant evidence; and
4. (4) After considering the evidence, notify the debtor in writing of the official's decision regarding the issues identified in the notice under § 30.22(b)(3)(ii) or § 30.33(b)(3)(ii) and, if appropriate, the question of waiver of the debt.

(e) The decision of the designated official under paragraph (c) of this section constitutes the final decision of the Secretary.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221-3(a)(1) and 1226a-1, 31 U.S.C. 3716(b))