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Agency Scheme: 
ITCXETHC0003
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Commission
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
United States International Trade Commission: Commission
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Commissioner
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

A former employee requests permission from the Commission to appear in a matter that was pending when they were a Commission employee. See 19 C.F.R. 201.15(b). The General Counsel's office gathers information about whether or not the employee participated personally and substantially in the matter while an employee. The Office of the General Counsel prepares an action request with information that was gathered and a recommendation to the Commission. The action request is circulated through the Commissioners who place a hand written vote of approval or disapproval on the action request. The Chairman's office then tallies the vote.

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): 
Process is entirely in writing.
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?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Are parties provided notice of hearing?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
Please provide the approximate percentage of each type of hearing relative to the total number of hearings (FY2013)
Written (Document-Only) Hearing: 
100%
In-Person: 
0%
Video: 
0%
Phone: 
0%
How is the type of hearing selected: 
By Private Party
Required by Rule
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
Four or More
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
Yes
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are hearings open to the public?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: 
Staff Attorney
Who has authority to issue final decisions?: 
Adjudication Officer
Other
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: 
No
About how long does it take on average—as of FY2013—to adjudicate claims/cases at the hearinglevel stage (i.e., from case filing: 
20 Days
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at the hearing-level stage?: 
First-In/First-Out Basis
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
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Hearing Officers: 
6
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
No
Comments/Notes on ADR Process (Optional): 
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Summary Statistics
Total # Cases Filed/Opened (FY2013): 
9
Total # Cases Decided/Closed (FY2013): 
9
Total # Cases Pending (End of FY2013): 
0
CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary Statistics
Does your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Verified