725.415 - Action by the deputy commissioner after development of operator's evidence.

(a) At the end of the period permitted under 725.414 for the submission of evidence, the deputy commissioner shall review the claim on the basis of all evidence submitted.
(b) After review of all evidence submitted, the deputy commissioner may schedule a conference in accordance with 725.416, issue a proposed decision and order in accordance with 725.418, forward the claim to the Office of Administrative Law Judges in accordance with 725.421, or take such other action as the deputy commissioner considers appropriate.