Agency:
Scheme Nickname:
Inspection of Fisheries-Debarment
This adjudication scheme deals with debarment hearings under the authority of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NMFS provides necessary inspection services for fish, shellfish, and fishery products to the industry pursuant to the 1946 Agricultural Act.
On a finding of certain violations, a facility normally inspected by NMFS can be temporarily suspended and subsequently debarred from using the services of NMFS inspection, essentially preventing the facility from operating legally.
NOTE: The decisions of a Hearing Examiner can be appealed to the Secretary of Commerce, who may designate any officer or employee of the NMFS to fulfill his duties.
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Types of Adjudication:
Type B
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
No
