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Agency Scheme: 
DOENISER0003
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Office of Infrastructure Security & Energy Restoration
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Department of Energy: Office of Infrastructure Security & Energy Restoration
Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: 
Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Hearing Officer
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

When a person receives a denial by the Senior Policy Advisor for the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability for an adjustment or exception under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (alleging that the agency is imposing an undue or exceptional hardship or is imposing requirements in contravention of the statute), he or she may appeal to the Office of Infrastructure Security & Energy Restoration.

PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
No
Is the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
No
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
10 CFR 217.80-217.81
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: 
No
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected: 
By Agency
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
Adjudication Officer Discretion
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
Discretion of Adjudication Officer(s)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions?: 
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 
The decision may either be made within 5 days after receipt of the appeal, or within 1 day for appeals pertaining to emergency preparedness. See 10 CFR 217.81(h)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: 
No
Are final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Comments
Comments/Notes on Hearing-Level Process & Procedures (Optional): 
"The hearing officer shall determine all procedural questions and impose such time or other limitations deemed reasonable." 10 CFR 217.81(e)
ADJUDICATORS
Comments/Notes on Hearing-Level Adjudicators (Optional): 
When a hearing is granted, the Office of Infrastructure & Energy Restoration designates an employee to conduct the hearing and draft a report.
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified