Scheme Nickname:
Enforcement hearings
This scheme involves enforcement hearings before the FCC's Market Disputes Resolution Division.
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Market Disputes Resolution Division | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure:
In addition to the formal complaint process documented in this scheme, FCC regulations also provide some procedures for informal complaints. However, the regulations governing informal complaints are not detailed enough to be documented in this project. See 47 C.F.R. ยง 1.716. Reference to the informal complaint process can be found on the FCC's Ill-Defined Adjudication Scheme form.
Types of Adjudication:
Type B
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
Yes
