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| # | Agency | Office Name | Title | Can parties cross-examine witnesses? |
If "Other/Varies by Case," please describe |
Verified by Agency |
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| 1 | Department of Commerce | National Appeals Office | USDCNNAO0013 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Typically the Appellate Officer drafts the opinion at the hearing level stage. | Not verified |
| 2 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of Administration | NRCFARSD0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The suspending/debarring official may, at his/her discretion, refer matters involving disputed material facts to another presiding officer for a fact-finding (evidentiary) hearing. In such case, the presiding officer, at the conclusion of the fact-finding hearing, issues his/her proposed findings of fact. (48 CFR 9.406-3(d)(2)(ii), 9.407-3(d)(2)(ii) (FAR)) | Not verified |
| 3 | Corporation for National and Community Service | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | CNCSTERM0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The Responsible Corporation Official may, at his/her discretion, refer the case to an ALJ to conduct an oral (evidentiary) hearing. If the hearing is held by an ALJ, he/shall makes an initial decision and certifies the record to the RCO. | Not verified |
| 4 | United States Postal Service | United States Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals | USPSPBCA0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | The presiding judge drafts the decision. The other panel judges review and concur (or dissent). | Verified |
| 5 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Office of Financial Institution Adjudication | FRSXOFIA0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The hearing officer, the ALJ, drafts a recommended opinion and decision, and sends it to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for certification. The Board of Governors may hear additional oral arguments (or may decline to do so), and drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of the General Counsel | DOVAACCR0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | The hearing officer that presided over the hearing drafts the decision. | Verified |
| 7 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Labor Relations Panel | FRSXLRPX0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | The hearing officer drafts a report and recommendations and sends it to the Labor Relations Panel. The Panel examines the report and record (and may hold additional hearings), then issues a final decision (See 12 CFR 269b.450, 12 CFR 269b.510). | Not verified |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | Office of Executive Vice President | USDATTPP0028 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The hearing officer acts as an informal fact-finder "to develop an administrative record that will provide [the deciding official] with sufficient information to render a final determination on the matter in dispute." (7 CFR 1463.11(b)) | Not verified |
| 9 | Corporation for National and Community Service | Department of the Chief Executive Officer | CNCSDISC0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The Director may, at his/her discretion, refer the case to an ALJ to conduct an oral (evidentiary) hearing. If the hearing is held by an ALJ, he/shall makes an initial decision and certifies the record to the agency head (i.e., CNCS CEO). | Not verified |
| 10 | Federal Election Commission | Commission | FECOREPA0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | The Commission's Office of General Counsel submits a draft Statement of Reasons to the Commission for its consideration, potential amendment, and ultimate adoption. | Verified |
| 11 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBM0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | The Commission ordinarily presides over hearings and issues a written decision on the license transfer application. However, the Commission may also elect to refer the hearing to a designated presiding officer. If so referred, the presiding officer conducts the hearing and certifies the hearing record to the Commission, but he/she provides no proposed findings. (10 CFR 2.1309(b)(3), 2.1320(b)(3), 2.1331) | Not verified |
| 12 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOIMEX0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The Commission (or individual Commission members) -- which may or may not preside over import/export license hearings -- generally drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 13 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBJ0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The Commission (or individual Commission members) -- which may or may not preside over import/export license hearings -- generally drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 14 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board | NRCOSUBL0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | The Commission (or individual Commission members) -- which may or may not preside over import/export license hearings -- generally drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 15 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Atomic Safety and Licensing Board | NRCOSUBG0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | The Commission (or individual Commission members) -- which may or may not preside over import/export license hearings -- generally drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 16 | Department of Agriculture | Office of the Administrator | USDAAMSO0027 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | The AMS Administrator issues a recommended decision and marketing agreement/order (if any), based on the transcript and other records from the formal hearing conducted by the ALJ. (Note: Assumes Secretary does not conduct hearing; if Secretary does conduct hearing in lieu of ALJ, then hearing officer (Secretary) drafts the decision.) | Not verified |
| 17 | Department of Agriculture | Office of the Administrator | USDAAMSM0025 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | The AMS Administrator issues a recommended decision and marketing agreement/order (if any), based on the transcript and other records from the formal hearing conducted by the ALJ. | Not verified |
| 18 | Federal Communications Commission | Investigations and Hearings Division | FCCOINHD0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | The Administrative Law Judge drafts the initial decision. | Not verified |
| 19 | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | Board of Governors | FRSXBOAR0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | The Administrative Judge renders an initial decision, which is then sent to the Board for consideration (12 CFR 268.108(i)) | Not verified | |
| 20 | Department of Agriculture | Office of Deputy Chief for Programs | USDAMINE0024 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | The "hearing officer" designated by the State Conservationist conducts a oral, fact-finding hearing. After the hearing, the hearing officer provides a written report setting forth findings, conclusions, and recommendations, along with a summary of the testimony (or transcript, if any). (See 7 CFR 632.42(d)(4)) | Not verified |
| 21 | Institute for Museum and Library Services | Office of General Counsel | IMLSDBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to another official for findings of fact. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750((b), 180.845(c)). | Verified |
| 22 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Grants and Debarment | EPAOSUSD0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to a hearing officer to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 23 | Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service | Office of the Director | FMCSSUSD0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (29 CFR 1471.750(b), 1471.845(c)). | Verified |
| 24 | United States African Development Foundation | Office of the President/CEO | USADFDBR0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (22 CFR 1508.750(b), 1508.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 25 | Inter-American Foundation | Office of the President | IAFOSUSD0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (22 CFR 1006.750(b), 1006.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 26 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of the Deputy Secretary | DOVASUSD0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 27 | National Archives and Records Administration | Office of the Archivist | NARANDPB0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 28 | National Science Foundation | Office of the Deputy Director | NSFOSUSD0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 29 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of Administration | NRCODBAR0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 30 | Social Security Administration | Office of Budget, Finance, Quality, and Management | SSAOSUSD0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Verified |
| 31 | United States Agency for International Development | Office of Acquisition and Assistance | USAIDSDO0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 32 | United States Peace Corps | Office of the CFO/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | PECOSUSD0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Verified |
| 33 | Department of State | Office of the Procurement Executive | DOSOSUSD0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 34 | Department of Health and Human Services | Office of the Secretary | HHSOSUSD0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 35 | Department of Energy | Office of Acquisition and Supply Management (NNSA) | DOENNPSD0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 36 | Department of Energy | Office of Procurement and Assistance Management | DOENNPSD0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 37 | Department of Commerce | Grants Management Division | USDCDEBA0016 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 38 | Department of Agriculture | Varies (by USDA program agency) | USDASUSD0030 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 39 | Corporation for National and Community Service | Department of the Chief Executive Officer | CNCSSUSD0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750(b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 40 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of Appeals | HUDOAPPJ0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750((b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 41 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of General Counsel | NEAODBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750((b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 42 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Office of the General Counsel | NEHODBAR0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750((b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 43 | United States Election Assistance Commission | Office of the CFO and Budget Director | EACODBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Suspending/debarring officials may, at their discretion, refer disputed material facts to "another official" (unspecified in regulations) to have him/her conduct a fact-finding hearing. When referred, the suspending/debarring official may only reject findings by the fact-finding official "after specifically determining them to be arbitrary, capricious, or clearly erroneous." (2 CFR 180.750((b), 180.845(c)). | Not verified |
| 44 | Surface Transportation Board | Board | STBOMAIN0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | STB's Office of Proceedings assists and supports the Board's adjudicatory functions. To this end, attorneys in the Office of Proceedings help develop the public record in formal cases (or proceedings), make recommendations regarding the resolution of issues, and prepare draft decisions, which are reviewed, adjusted, and voted upon by the Board. | Verified |
| 45 | Department of Health and Human Services | Provider Reimbursement Review Board | HHSOPRRB0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | PRRB/Office of Hearings Staff are responsible for drafting decisions based on Board Members determinations in decision conferences. Board Members review each draft and make changes as they deem necessary. | Verified |
| 46 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of the Secretary | ITCXCONF0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | N/A (Document-Only Hearings) | Office of the Secretary personnel prepares draft correspondence on behalf of the Secretary indicating the grant or denial of confidential treatment and/or access to confidential information. | Verified |
| 47 | Department of Transportation | Office of Chief Counsel | DOTRCHRT0016 - Hearing Level - Procedures | NB: The PO (Hearing Officer #1) merely issues a recommended decision. See 49 CFR 604.46. | Not verified | |
| 48 | Department of the Treasury | IRS Office of Appeals | TRSYIRSA0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Multiple officers in the IRS Office of Appeals have some role in the adjudication process. The hearing officer usually drafts the decision, but other officials may draft decisions in certain circumstances. | Not verified |
| 49 | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | Office of Proceedings | CFTCREPA0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Judgment Officer drafts decision. | Verified |
| 50 | United States International Trade Commission | Office of Finance | ITCXOFST0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | It appears that the Director of Finance hears/reviews the dispute, but that the Commission (the six Commissioners that head the agency) makes its "determination" on the request (final decision). | Not verified | |
| 51 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Debarment and Suspension Committee | DOVAPROC0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | In the case of matters in opposition, the Debarment and Suspension Committee drafts a recommendation for the SDO; the SDO makes the decision. | Verified |
| 52 | Social Security Administration | Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge | SSAOBENE0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | In addition to attorney advisors, paralegal specialists draft decisions at the hearing level. | Verified |
| 53 | Department of Transportation | Office of Hearings | DOTRFMCS0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | In 'informal' cases, the Hearing Officer submits a report of proposed findings to the Assistant Administrator, who issues a "Final Agency Order" adopting or modifying them. See 49 CFR 386.61(b). | Not verified |
| 54 | Central Intelligence Agency | Office of the General Counsel | CIAODBAR0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | If the suspending/debarring official conducts the hearing, then the SDO, with the assistance of the SDO's staff, drafts the decision. However, the suspending/debarring official also may, at his/her discretion, refer an evidentiary hearing to a fact-finding official. (See FAR 9.406-3(d)(2)(ii), 9.407-3(d)(2)(ii)). In such cases, the fact-finding official issues findings of fact at the conclusion of the hearing. Per the FAR, the suspending/debarring official may reject such findings -- in whole or in part -- only after specifically finding them arbitrary and capricious, or clearly erroneous. | Verified |
| 55 | Department of State | Office of the Procurement Executive | DOSFARSD0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | If the suspending/debarring official conducts a "paper" hearing or oral presentation, then he/she drafts the decision. However, if a fact-finding panel is convened, it delivers written findings and a transcribed record at the conclusion of the hearing to the suspending/debarring official. The suspending/debarring official may reject such findings -- in whole or in part -- only after specifically finding them arbitrary and capricious, or clearly erroneous. (See (FAR 9.406-3(d)(2)(ii), 9.407-3(d)(2)(ii); 48 CFR 609.406-3(b)(6)-(7), 609.407-3(b)(2)) | Not verified |
| 56 | Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation | Office of the Executive Director | ONHIRBEN0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | If an evidentiary hearing is held, the Hearing Officer issues a recommended decision to the Executive Director (or Commissioner). The Executive Director then reviews that decision and the hearing record and issues his/her final decision. | Verified |
| 57 | Environmental Protection Agency | Environmental Appeals Board | EPACERCL0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | If an evidentiary hearing conducted by hearing officer, hearing officer drafts recommended decision for the EAB with respect to factual issue(s) addressed at hearing. When the EAB holds written (document-only) hearings, it drafts the decision on the petition for review with assistance as needed from EAB staff attorneys. | Not verified |
| 58 | Corporation for National and Community Service | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | CNCSDENI0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Hearings are conducted by the Authorized Corporate Official, unless CNCS's tentative decision to reject the refunding application is based on a recipient's alleged wrongdoing. If so, the recipient may instead request to have the informal meeting before a "mutually-agreed upon impartial hearing officer." (45 CFR 1206.2-4(d)) The impartial hearing officer makes recommendations after the hearing, but the Authorized Corporate Official remains the deciding official. | Not verified |
| 59 | National Labor Relations Board | Regional Offices | NLRBREPR0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Hearing Officers draft decisions in certain post-election hearing matters. Staff attorneys draft decisions to be issued by Regional Directors all pre-election and some post-election matters. | Verified |
| 60 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Office of the Secretary | HUDOMANU0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Formal Presentation of Views: The presiding officer's written initial decision is not subject to appeal, but can be reversed or modified by the Secretary. See 24 CFR 3282.152(g). Informal Presentation of Views: The presiding officer refers to the Secretary all documentary evidence, the transcript, and his/her written recommendations; the Secretary subsequently issues a final determination. See 24 CFR 3283.152(f). | Verified |
| 61 | National Indian Gaming Commission | Commission | NIGCGREG0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | For summary proceedings, the Commission conducts the "paper" hearing and issues a final decision. For evidentiary hearings, the presiding officer conducts the hearing and issues findings and a recommended decision to the Commission, which then issues the final decision. | Not verified |
| 62 | Department of Labor | OWCP Final Adjudication Branch | LABRATOM0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | For reviews of the written record, claims examiners in the FAB may draft some final decision, but all final decisions are signed by hearing representatives. | Verified |
| 63 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Departmental Enforcement Center | HUDODECO0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | For cases with disputed material facts, the debarring/suspending official may refer the case to the Office of Hearings and Appeals for hearing and issuance of an initial decision with factual findings. The suspending/debarring official's Designee drafts a final decision. | Verified |
| 64 | Department of Agriculture | Office of Budget & Finance | USDATMBR0019 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | For cases with disputed issues of material fact, the Suspending/Debarring Official may refer the matter to a designated hearing officer for a fact-finding conference. If such a conference is conducted, the designated hearing officer drafts recommended findings of fact to "to another official | Not verified |
| 65 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of Academic Affiliations | DOVAEMIG0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Expert panels are convened to review proposals and provide recommendations to the Chief Academic Affiliations Officer, who makes the final funding decision. | Verified |
| 66 | United States International Trade Commission | Commission | ITCXADCD0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Decisions are typically drafted through a team effort consisting of Commissioners, Commissioner aides, and staff members, which is coordinated by a staff attorney. | Verified |
| 67 | Social Security Administration | Office of Budget, Finance, Quality, and Management | SSAOFARO0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Contract Specialist | Verified |
| 68 | Department of Health and Human Services | Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board | HHSOMGCR0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | CMS Office of Hearings staff draft decisions for MGCRB members approval. | Verified |
| 69 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Office of the Secretary | NRCOSUBO0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Because these are legislative hearings, they do not result per se in written decisions. If the Commission refers the hearing to a designated presiding officer, this officer, within 30 days of the close of the hearing, certifies the record to the Commission on each Commission-identified issue. The certification contains, among other things: the hearing transcript; list of participants and witnesses (with affiliations); list of documentary information or demonstrative information submitted; and, written answers by NRC staff to questions posed by presiding officer. The presiding officer may also, at his/her discretion, summarize the record and propose the resolution of the Commission-identified issues along with supporting bases. | Not verified |
| 70 | Department of Labor | Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) | LABRBALC0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | BALCA | Verified |
| 71 | Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation | Appeals Board | PBGCERIS0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | An Appeals Board Member always signs the final decision. Typically, the final decision is drafted by an assigned Appeals Analyst or Actuary and is reviewed by the Appeals Board Member. | Verified |
| 72 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Administrative Law Judges | EPAOOALJ0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | ALJs and staff attorneys work collaboratively to draft the very legally and scientifically complex decisions required in regard to most EPA cases in order to expedite case processing and produce the best written work-product possible. Drafting an EPA initial decision often consumes 6-12 months or more of conscientious professional effort. The initial decisions rendered after hearing are often 100+ pages in length on legal matters of first impression. See, e.g. Initial Decisions in Chem-Solv issued 6/5/2014 and Liphatech issued 3/12/14 accessible at www.epa.gov/oalj/orders.htm | Verified |
| 73 | Department of Labor | OWCP Branch of Hearings and Review | LABRDFEC0007 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | ALJ or BALCA panel member. | Not verified |
| 74 | Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority | Appeal Office | MWAAPERM0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | A "taxicab official" drafts the recommendation to suspend/revoke. The Airport Manager makes a finding based upon the record. | Not verified | |
| 75 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of the Secretary | DOVANOND0006 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | *Oral Hearing Conducted by ALJ:When hearings conducted by an ALJ, and the ALJ has authority to issue an initial decision, the applicant or recipient has 30 days to file exceptions after receiving a mailed copy of such decision. The "responsible official" may also take "own motion" review of initial decision. If ALJ hears case but does not have authority to issue initial decision, then he/she certifies hearing record and issues "recommended findings and proposed facts" to "responsible official" for issuance of a final decision. * Hearings by "responsible official": If the responsible official the oral hearing, or if only a written hearing, then the he or she drafts the final decision. | Not verified |
| 76 | James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation | Counsel to the Foundation | JMMFTERM0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | *Oral Hearing Conducted by ALJ:When hearings conducted by an ALJ, and the ALJ has authority to issue an initial decision, the applicant or recipient has 30 days to file exceptions after receiving a mailed copy of such decision. The "responsible Endowment official" may also take "own motion" review of initial decision. If ALJ hears case but does not have authority to issue initial decision, then he/she certifies hearing record and issues "recommended findings and proposed facts" to "responsible Endowment official" for issuance of a final decision. (45 CFR 1110.10(a)) * Hearings by "Responsible Endowment Official" (REO): If the REO conducts the oral hearing, or if only a written hearing, then the REO drafts the final decision. (45 1110.10(b) - (c)) | Not verified | |
| 77 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of the Chairman | NEAONOND0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | *Oral Hearing Conducted by ALJ:When hearings conducted by an ALJ, and the ALJ has authority to issue an initial decision, the applicant or recipient has 30 days to file exceptions after receiving a mailed copy of such decision. The "responsible Endowment official" may also take "own motion" review of initial decision. If ALJ hears case but does not have authority to issue initial decision, then he/she certifies hearing record and issues "recommended findings and proposed facts" to "responsible Endowment official" for issuance of a final decision. (45 CFR 1110.10(a)) * Hearings by "Responsible Endowment Official" (REO): If the REO conducts the oral hearing, or if only a written hearing, then the REO drafts the final decision. (45 1110.10(b) - (c)) | Not verified |
| 78 | National Endowment for the Humanities | Office of the Chairman | NEHONOND0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | *Oral Hearing Conducted by ALJ:When hearings conducted by an ALJ, and the ALJ has authority to issue an initial decision, the applicant or recipient has 30 days to file exceptions after receiving a mailed copy of such decision. The "responsible Endowment official" may also take "own motion" review of initial decision. If ALJ hears case but does not have authority to issue initial decision, then he/she certifies hearing record and issues "recommended findings and proposed facts" to "responsible Endowment official" for issuance of a final decision. (45 CFR 1110.10(a)) * Hearings by "Responsible Endowment Official" (REO): If the REO conducts the oral hearing, or if only a written hearing, then the REO drafts the final decision. (45 1110.10(b) - (c)) | Not verified |
| 79 | Institute for Museum and Library Services | Office of General Counsel | IMLSNOND0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | * Decision by person other than the responsible Endowment (IMLS) official ("REO"): If the hearing is held by a hearing examiner, such hearing examiner will either make an initial decision, if so authorized, or certify the entire record including his/her recommended findings and proposed decision to the REO for a final decision. Where the initial decision is made by the hearing examiner, the applicant or recipient may, within 30 days, file with the REO his/her exceptions to the initial decision." (45 CFR 1110.10(a), see also 1110.10(b) and (c)) | Verified |
| 80 | National Endowment for the Arts | Civil Rights Office | NEAOAGED0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 81 | National Endowment for the Arts | Office of Management and Budget | NEAOOFFS0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Not verified | |
| 82 | Department of Transportation | Office of the Administrator | DOTRSCBS0012 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 83 | Department of Transportation | Office of the Administrator | DOTRSHIP0014 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 84 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs | DOVABURI0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified | |
| 85 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Operations and Management | DOVACARE0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 86 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits | DOVACOEA0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Verified | |
| 87 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation & Counseling Service | DOVADEPD0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 88 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Office of Management | DOVAOFFS0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | N/A (Document-Only Hearings) | Verified | |
| 89 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of the Administrator | EPAOAIRO0008 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Not verified | |
| 90 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Grants and Debarment | EPAOCOMP0009 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 91 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Grants and Debarment | EPAOGRAN0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | N/A (Document-Only Hearings) | Not verified | |
| 92 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Financial Management | EPAOOFFS0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Not verified | |
| 93 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Administrative Law Judges | EPAOPANE0010 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Not verified | |
| 94 | Environmental Protection Agency | Regional Offices | EPAOREGI0012 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Not verified | |
| 95 | Environmental Protection Agency | Office of Administrative Law Judges | EPAOWITH0011 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Not verified | |
| 96 | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer | EEOCDEBT0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Adjudication Officer Discretion | Verified | |
| 97 | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Office of Equal Opportunity | EEOCTECH0003 - Hearing Level - Procedures | N/A (Document-Only Hearings) | Verified | |
| 98 | Farm Credit Administration | Unknown | FCAOCIVP0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | Not verified | |
| 99 | Farm Credit Administration | Unknown | FCAOCLAM0001 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Not verified | ||
| 100 | Farm Credit Administration | Credit Review Committee | FCAOLOAN0002 - Hearing Level - Procedures | No | Not verified |
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