Other FieldsAgency Scheme: DOSAVATT0004 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Attestation Program Review BoardName of Hearing Office (global name): Department of State: Attestation Program Review BoardHearing Officer #1 (Title): Board MemberHearing Officer #2 (Title): N/A Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: Informal adjudication scheme that implements the "Agreement for Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials of an Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Character (commonly referred to as the Beirut Agreement of 1948). (Third General Session of UNESCO; Beirut, Lebanon; 1948; 17 UST 1578). The Beirut Agreement is intended to promote the free flow and exchange of scientific and educational material between nations through elimination of import and customs duties on such materials. DOS authenticates/certifies both import and export audio-visual materials as covered by the Beirut Agreement (i.e., eligible to receive favorable import/customs treatment). Department of State (DOS) regulations implementing the Beirut Agreement are set forth in 22 CFR Part 61. Procedures are sparse. Persons/entities seeking certification as covered audio-visual materials submit application to DOS. If the Attestation Officer issues an adverse ruling, the party/entity may appeal. to the Attestation Program Review Board. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 22 CFR Part 61 PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: NoDoes the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: NoAre ex parte contacts prohibited?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: Written (Document-Only) HearingHow is the type of hearing selected: Required by RuleIs witness testimony permitted at hearings?: N/A (Document-Only Hearings)Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: N/A (Document-Only Hearings)Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: NoAre hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: NoAre hearings open to the public?: N/A (Document-Only Hearing) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: Adjudication OfficerWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: Yes (All Types of Cases)If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): The Board must issue a written decision within 30 days of receiving the request for review. (22 CFR 61.7(c))Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: NoAre final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: No ADJUDICATORSInformation About Officer: Adjudication Officer Title Board Member N/A ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: No ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Summary StatisticsTotal # Cases Filed/Opened (FY2013): 0Total # Cases Decided/Closed (FY2013): 0Total # Cases Pending (End of FY2013): 0 CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Verified
