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Agency Scheme: 
DOTRNHTS0007
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Office of the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Appeal Office (global name): 
Department of Transportation: Office of the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Administrator
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
49 CFR 511
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
By Agency
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
Yes
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: 
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?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified