Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?:
Either
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations):
39 CFR 3001.32; 39 CFR 3001.10-11
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional):
Appeals can be certified by presiding officer. "The presiding officer shall not certify an appeal unless the officer finds that (i) the ruling involves an important question of law or policy concerning which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and (ii) an immediate appeal from the ruling will materially advance the ultimate termination of the proceeding or subsequent review will be an inadequate remedy." 39 CFR 3001.32(b)(1)
Information About Appeal Officer:
For Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics:
Supplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type:
Verified by Agency:
Not verified