(a) If the responsible HHS official finds in favor of the grantee, the appeal will be dismissed unless there is cause to remand the matter back to the grantee.

(b) The grantee's decision will be sustained unless it is determined by the responsible HHS official that the grantee acted arbitrarily, capriciously, or otherwise contrary to law, regulation, or other applicable requirements.

(c) The decision will be made within ten workdays after the informal meeting. The decision, including a statement of the reasons therefor, will be in writing, and will be served on the parties within five workdays from the date of the decision by the responsible HHS official.

(d) If the decision is made on the basis of written materials only, the decision will be made within five workdays of the receipt of the materials. The decision will be served on the parties no more than five days after it is made.