16 USC 1465 - Appeals to the Secretary

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024

§ 1465.

Appeals to the Secretary

(a)

Notice

(b)

Closure of record

(1)

In general

(2)

Notice

(3)

Exception

(A)

In general

Subject to subparagraph (B), during the 160-day period described in paragraph (1), the Secretary may stay the closing of the decision record—

(i)

for a specific period mutually agreed to in writing by the appellant and the State agency; or

(ii)

as the Secretary determines necessary to receive, on an expedited basis—

(I)

any supplemental information specifically requested by the Secretary to complete a consistency review under this chapter; or

(II)

any clarifying information submitted by a party to the proceeding related to information in the consolidated record compiled by the lead Federal permitting agency.

(B)

Applicability

(c)

Deadline for decision

(1)

In general

(2)

Subsequent decision

(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 319, as added Pub. L. 104–150, § 8, June 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 1382; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 381, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 737.)

cite as: 16 USC 1465