Other FieldsAgency Scheme: ITCXETHC0003 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Commission Name of Hearing Office (global name): United States International Trade Commission: CommissionHearing Officer #1 (Title): CommissionerAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: No Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: A former employee requests permission from the Commission to appear in a matter that was pending when they were a Commission employee. See 19 C.F.R. 201.15(b). The General Counsel's office gathers information about whether or not the employee participated personally and substantially in the matter while an employee. The Office of the General Counsel prepares an action request with information that was gathered and a recommendation to the Commission. The action request is circulated through the Commissioners who place a hand written vote of approval or disapproval on the action request. The Chairman's office then tallies the vote. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationAre private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: NoIs the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: NoRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): Process is entirely in writing. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: NoBriefly describe the scope and type(s) of discovery available (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, etc.): Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: NoAre ex parte contacts prohibited?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Are parties provided notice of hearing?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: Written (Document-Only) HearingPlease provide the approximate percentage of each type of hearing relative to the total number of hearings (FY2013)Written (Document-Only) Hearing: 100%In-Person: 0%Video: 0%Phone: 0% How is the type of hearing selected: By Private PartyRequired by RuleHow many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: Four or MoreIs 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?: YesAre hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: N/A (Document-Only Hearings)Are hearings open to the public?: N/A (Document-Only Hearing) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: Staff AttorneyWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerOtherDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: NoAbout how long does it take on average—as of FY2013—to adjudicate claims/cases at the hearinglevel stage (i.e., from case filing: 20 DaysIs judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementHow are claims/cases processed at the hearing-level stage?: First-In/First-Out BasisDoes 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 ADJUDICATORSTotal # of Hearing Officers: 6Information About Officer: Adjudication Officer TitleJob SeriesPay PlanPay RangeAre persons in this position subject to performance evaluation?Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers?If "No", briefly describe other duties:Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? Commissioner0300-Gen'l Admin/Clerical GroupExIV-IIINoNoThe Commissioners are appointed by the President and are confirmed by the Senate. They receive Executive Schedule pay.No ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: NoComments/Notes on ADR Process (Optional): ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Summary StatisticsTotal # Cases Filed/Opened (FY2013): 9Total # Cases Decided/Closed (FY2013): 9Total # Cases Pending (End of FY2013): 0 CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsDoes your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: NoSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Verified
