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Agency Scheme: 
HUDOFHAO0008
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Federal Housing Administration
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Department of Housing and Urban Development: Federal Housing Administration
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Designated Official #1
Hearing Officer #2 (Title): 
Designated Official #2
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

This informal adjudication scheme permits an individual (i.e., inspector, consultant, or appraiser) or non-profit organization to challenge he/she/its removal from an FHA-approved roster of inspectors, 203(k) consultants, non-profit organizations, and appraisers. An aggrieved party may submit a written appeal to his/her/its proposed removal and request a "conference" with a HUD official. See 24 CFR 200.172, 200.192, 200.195 & 200.204.

[*Note: The designated official hearing the appeal is not specified in the applicable regulations, other than to note that such individual "will not be someone who reports to the person involved in the initial decision." See 24 CFR 200.172(b)(3), 200.192(b)(3), 200.195(b)(3), & 200.204(a)(2)(iii).]

PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
24 CFR 200.172, 200.192, 200.195 & 200.204
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Briefly describe the scope and type(s) of discovery available (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, etc.): 
Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: 
No
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
No
Are parties provided notice of hearing?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
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 Private Party
Please describe: 
Aggrieved parties may request a "conference" with HUD's designated official adjudicating the appeal.
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
No
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
No
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
No
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
No
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
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): 
Within 30 days of receiving appeal, or if a conference is requested within 30 days of the conference.
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: 
No
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 aggrieved party has 20 days from notice that he will be removed to file a written response and to request a conference.
ADJUDICATORS
Comments/Notes on Hearing-Level Adjudicators (Optional): 
The designated official hearing the appeal is not specified in the applicable regulations, other than to note that such individual "will not be someone who reports to the person involved in the initial decision." See 24 CFR 200.172(b)(3), 200.192(b)(3), 200.195(b)(3), & 200.204(a)(2)(iii).
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Verified