Other Fields
Agency Scheme: 
TVAONOHA0001
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Board
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Tennessee Valley Authority: Board
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Board Member
Hearing Officer #2 (Title): 
Hearing Officer
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

Hearings may be held either by the full TVA Board or by a designated hearing officer. 18 CFR 1307.119b). If a hearing officer (which might be a Board Member) then the hearing officer prepares an initial decision and the Board reviews it and determines whether to approve it or modify it. 18 CFR 1307.12

PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Is the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
18 CFR 1307.11
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
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: 
Private party may waive the opportunity for a hearing. 18 CFR 1307.11(a). The hearing, decision, and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with such rules of procedure as are proper (and not inconsistent with this section) relating to the conduct of the hearing, giving of notices subsequent to those provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, taking of testimony, exhibits, arguments and briefs, requests for findings, and other related matters. Both TVA and the recipient shall be entitled to introduce all relevant evidence on the issues as stated in the notice for hearing or as determined by the officer conducting the hearing at the outset of or during the hearing. 18 CFR 1307.11(d)(1).
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
May be heard by the full Board or by a Member of the Board or a hearing officer.
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
The hearing, decision, and any administrative review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with such rules of procedure as are proper (and not inconsistent with this section) relating to the conduct of the hearing, giving of notices subsequent to those provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, taking of testimony, exhibits, arguments and briefs, requests for findings, and other related matters. Both TVA and the recipient shall be entitled to introduce all relevant evidence on the issues as stated in the notice for hearing or as determined by the officer conducting the hearing at the outset of or during the hearing. 18 CFR 1307.11(d)(1).
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
Technical rules of evidence will not apply to hearings conducted pursuant to this part, but rules or principles designed to assure production of the most credible evidence available and to subject testimony to test by cross-examination shall be applied where reasonably necessary by the officer conducting the hearing. 18 CFR 1307.11(d)(2).
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
Yes
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
Other
If "Other," please specify: 
TVA Board, if hearing officer makes initial decision.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
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
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified