(a) The Presiding Officer shall close and certify the record of the adjudication promptly upon the completion of:
- (1) Summary judgment proceedings,
- (2) A hearing, if necessary,
- (3) The submission of post hearing briefs, if any are ordered by the Presiding Officer, and
- (4) The conclusion of oral arguments, if any are permitted by the Presiding Officer.
- (b) The Presiding Officer shall issue an Initial Decision based on the certified record, and the decision shall be subject to appeal pursuant to § 27.345.
- (c) An Initial Decision shall become a final agency action on the expiration of the time for an Appeal pursuant to § 27.345.