43 CFR 4.701 - Who may appeal; who may request a hearing.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

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§ 4.701 - Who may appeal; who may request a hearing.

(a) Appeals. Any party may appeal a decision of a Departmental official when the applicable regulations or Departmental policy allow a right of appeal to the head of the Department. If the matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of a standing unit, the party must direct their appeal to the OHA Director.

(b) Hearing requests. Any party may request a hearing to contest a decision of a Departmental official when the applicable regulations or Departmental policy allow a right to request a hearing. If the matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of a Hearings Division, the party must direct their hearing request to the OHA Director.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,503; 25 U.S.C. 9,372,410,2201

source: 36 FR 7186, Apr. 15, 1971, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 4.701