§ 573.5 When does an enforcement action become final agency action?
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An enforcement action shall become final agency action and a final order of the Commission when:
(a) A respondent fails to appeal the enforcement action as provided for in subchapter H of this chapter and does not enter into a settlement agreement resolving the matter in its entirety; or
(b) A respondent enters into a settlement agreement resolving the matter in its entirety at any time after the issuance of the enforcement action.
[77 FR 47519, Aug. 9, 2012, as amended at 78 FR 4324, Jan. 22, 2013]
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