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Agency Scheme: 
DOENOOHA0001
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Appeal Office (global name): 
Department of Energy: Office of Hearings and Appeals
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Director
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
If a party is dissatisfied with the decision of the administrative judge, he or she may appeal to the Director of the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
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?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?: 
Attorney
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
10 CFR 708.18-708.19, 708.33-708.34
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
Please provide the approximate percentage of each type of hearing relative to the total number of appeal hearings (FY2013)
Written (Document-Only) Hearing: 
100%
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
Required by Rule
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
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?: 
Adjudication Officer Discretion
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
No
Are appeal hearings open to the public?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
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?: 
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 
Within 60 days after the record is closed. See 10 CFR 708.34(b)
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?: 
Other
Please briefly describe your case management practice(s) at this office: 
Generally on a first-in, first-out basis, but may vary depending on the complexity of the issues involved and the timing of the pleadings.
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: 
Yes
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
Yes (All Decisions)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Appeal Officers: 
1
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: 
Yes
If "Yes," when is ADR available?: 
Pre-Hearing
Is ADR a mandatory or voluntary process?: 
Voluntary
What type(s) of ADR are available?: 
Mediation
Who conducts the ADR?: 
Agency ADR Official
Regulations/rules of practice governing ADR process (please include CFR citations): 
10 CFR 708.20
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Summary Statistics
Total # Cases Filed/Opened (FY2013): 
4
Total # Cases Pending (End of FY2013): 
4
Verified by Agency: 
Verified