In certain circumstances, the Administrator (or designee) may determine,
upon receipt of the appeal, that the matter is more appropriate for
review by an outside hearing officer, who, in turn, will conduct a
hearing and provide recommended findings and conclusions to the Administrator
(or designee). In such circumstances, the Administrator (or designee)
will render a written decision within 10 working days of receipt of
the hearing officer's findings and recommendations in which the Administrator
(or designee) may accept, reject, or modify the hearing officer's
findings and recommendations.