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
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?:
No
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations):
21 CFR 1404.875, 1404.880.
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?:
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
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?:
No
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are appeal hearings open to the public?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
Who typically drafts 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?:
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
No
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?:
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional):
According to the regulations a debarred person may ask the debarring official for reconsideration and support it with additional documentation. See 21 CFR 1404.875.
Verified by Agency:
Not verified