Notice and effect of hearing decision
(a)As soon as practical after the close of the hearing,…#
(a) As soon as practical after the close of the hearing, the hearing officer issues a written decision that—
(1) Is based upon the evidence of record; and
(2) Contains separately numbered findings of fact and conclusions of law.
(b)The hearing officer provides a copy of the hearing…#
(b) The hearing officer provides a copy of the hearing decision to each party.