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Agency Scheme: 
DHSCCGID0009
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Appeal Board
Appeal Office (global name): 
Department of Homeland Security: Appeal Board
Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: 
Appeal Board
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Appeal Board Member
Appeal Officer #2 (Title): 
Commandant
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
After the initial hearing, the Hearing Board submits a recommendation to the Commandant, who makes the decision whether to issue or withhold/withdraw a Security Card. Applicants/holders who receive an unfavorable ruling may appeal to an Appeal Board at Coast Guard Headquarters. The Appeal Board holds a hearing under the same procedures, and makes a recommendation to the Commandant, who makes the final decision. See 33 CFR Part 125
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Private Party
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
N/A (e.g., Agency Not Party to Hearing)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
33 CFR 125.47
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
Required by Rule
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
Three
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
Yes
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
Yes
Are appeal hearings open to the public?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
33 CFR 125.43(b) - The hearing shall be in open or closed session at the option of the applicant or holder.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Program Official
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: 
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: 
No
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please provide citation(s): 
33 CFR 125.43(e) - "Anystatement and affidavits filed by the applicant or holder..."; (i) - "The Hearing Board shall give due consideration to documentary evidence developed by investigation, including membership cards, petitions bearing the applicant's or holder's signature, books, treatises or articles written by the applicant or holder and testimony by the applicant or holder before duly constituted authority"; (j) - "Complete verbatim stenographic transcription... shall constitute a permanent part of the record"
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Appeal Officers: 
3
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified