43 CFR § 4.786 Department of the Interior Hearings and Appeals Procedures

§ 4.786 What actions may the Board take to resolve a timely appeal?

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

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(a) If the Board finds that the appellant has set forth sufficient reasons for questioning the presiding officer's decision or order, the Board will issue an order giving all parties in interest an opportunity to respond, following which a decision will be issued.

(b) If the Board finds that the appellant has not set forth sufficient reasons for questioning the presiding officer's decision or order, the Board may issue a decision on the appeal without further briefing.

(c) The Board may issue a decision affirming, reversing, modifying, or vacating the presiding officer's decision or order. If the Board vacates the presiding officer's decision or order, the case will be remanded to the appropriate presiding officer for reconsideration, hearing, or both.

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