Other FieldsAgency Scheme: DINTSECY0009 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Office of the SecretaryName of Hearing Office (global name): Department of the Interior: Office of the SecretarySub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: Office of the SecretaryHearing Officer #1 (Title): SecretaryAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: Yes (Some Types of Cases) Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: The Secretary may take jurisdiction at any stage of any case before any employee or employees of the Department, including any administrative law judge or board of the Office, except a case before the Board of Contract Appeals which is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, and render the final decision in the matter after holding such hearing as may be required by law. 43 C.F.R. 4.5. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationAre private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Who may serve as a private party representative?: AttorneyIs the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Who may serve as an agency representative?: AttorneyRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 43 C.F.R. 4.5 PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureHow many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: One PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: NoIs judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - CommentsComments/Notes on Hearing-Level Process & Procedures (Optional): Procedures are not well defined when the Secretary takes jurisdiction over a case. Verified by Agency: Not verified
