§  1.265   Closing the record.

   At the conclusion of hearing proceedings, the presiding officer shall
   promptly close the record after the parties have submitted their
   evidence, filed any proposed findings and conclusions under § 1.263, and
   submitted any other information required by the presiding officer.
   After the record is closed, it shall be certified by the presiding
   officer and filed in the Office of the Secretary. Notice of such
   certification shall be served on all parties to the proceedings.

   [ 85 FR 63178 , Oct. 6, 2020]