⚖️Regulatory Changes for Efficiency in Hearings and Appeals Process
Practices Before the Department of the Interior
Summary
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) will make comprehensive procedural changes to Federal regulations governing hearings and appeals proceedings before the Department of the Interior's administrative tribunals. We will modify and update our regulations located in title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 4 to: promote expeditious and meaningful review of administrative decisions; reflect changes in the law; reorganize and streamline procedures and retitle subparts to improve clarity to parties; consolidate redundant language; eliminate outdated procedures; and allow OHA to continue to modernize its practice and keep pace with technological and other advancements, including the establishment of a regulatory framework for an electronic filing and case docket management system.
Agencies
- Interior Department
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Business Impact
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The regulatory changes proposed in this text have significant business implications, as they streamline hearing and appeal processes under the Department of the Interior. The move towards electronic filing and modernization improves efficiency and accessibility for businesses navigating regulatory compliance. This sets a precedent for cost-effective resolutions instead of lengthy court proceedings.