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Agency Scheme: 
DINTSECY0009
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Office of the Secretary
Appeal Office (global name): 
Department of the Interior: Office of the Secretary
Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: 
Office of the Secretary
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Secretary
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
Yes (Some Types of Cases)
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
Special procedures in appeals to the Secretary of civil penalties for fraudulent claims and statements at 43 C.F.R. 35.39.
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?: 
Attorney
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?: 
Attorney
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
43 C.F.R. 4.5
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
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
PROCESS & PROCEDURE
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional): 
Procedures are not well defined when the Secretary takes jurisdiction over a case.
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified