Displaying 301 - 364 of 364
# | Agency | Office Name | Title | Can parties cross-examine witnesses? | If "Other/Varies by Case," please describe | Verified by Agency |
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301 | 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 |
302 | 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 |
303 | 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 |
304 | 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 |
305 | 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 |
306 | 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 |
307 | 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 |
308 | 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 |
309 | 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 |
310 | 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 |
311 | 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 |
312 | 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 |
313 | 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 |
314 | 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 |
315 | 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 | |
316 | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | Office of Proceedings | CFTCREPA0005 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Varies by Case | Judgment Officer drafts decision. | Verified |
317 | 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 |
318 | 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 | |
319 | 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 |
320 | 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 |
321 | 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 |
322 | 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 |
323 | 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 |
324 | 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 |
325 | 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 |
326 | 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 |
327 | 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 |
328 | 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 |
329 | 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 |
330 | 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 |
331 | 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 |
332 | 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 |
333 | 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 |
334 | 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 |
335 | 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 |
336 | 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 |
337 | 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 |
338 | 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 |
339 | 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 |
340 | 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 |
341 | 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 |
342 | 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 |
343 | 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 |
344 | 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 |
345 | 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 |
346 | 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 | |
347 | Federal Communications Commission | Investigations and Hearings Division | FCCOINHD0004 - Hearing Level - Procedures | Yes | The Administrative Law Judge drafts the initial decision. | Not verified |
348 | 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 |
349 | 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 |
350 | 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 |
351 | 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 |
352 | 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 |
353 | 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 |
354 | 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 |
355 | 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 |
356 | 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 |
357 | 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 |
358 | 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 |
359 | 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 |
360 | 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 |
361 | 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 |
362 | 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 |
363 | 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 |
364 | 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 |