43 CFR § 4.701 Department of the Interior Hearings and Appeals Procedures

§ 4.701 Who may appeal; who may request a hearing.

Current through Aug 12, 2026 · Read all of Part 4

⚠ 1 pending change to Part 4

(a) Appeals. Any party may appeal a decision of a Departmental official when the applicable regulations or Departmental policy allow a right of appeal to the head of the Department. If the matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of a standing unit, the party must direct their appeal to the OHA Director.

(b) Hearing requests. Any party may request a hearing to contest a decision of a Departmental official when the applicable regulations or Departmental policy allow a right to request a hearing. If the matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of a Hearings Division, the party must direct their hearing request to the OHA Director.

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