Title 13

PART 134

Part 134 - Rules Of Procedure Governing Cases Before The Office Of Hearings And Appeals

PART 134 - RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS Authority:5 U.S.C. 504; 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 634(i), 637(a), 648(l), 656(i), 657t and 687(c); 38 U.S.C. 8127(f); E.O. 12549, 51 FR 6370, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189.

Subpart J issued under 38 U.S.C. 8127(f)(8)(B).

Subpart K issued under 38 U.S.C. 8127(f)(8)(A).

Subpart L issued under 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36); Pub. L. 116-136; Pub. L. 116-139; 116-142; 116-147.

Source:61 FR 2683, Jan. 29, 1996, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 134 appear at 72 FR 50042, Aug. 30, 2007.

13:1.0.1.1.26.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Rules
13:1.0.1.1.26.1.297.1SECTION 134.101
   134.101 Definitions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.1.297.2SECTION 134.102
   134.102 Jurisdiction of OHA.
13:1.0.1.1.26.1.297.3SECTION 134.103
   134.103 [Reserved]
13:1.0.1.1.26.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Rules of Practice
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.1SECTION 134.201
   134.201 Scope of the rules in this subpart.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.2SECTION 134.202
   134.202 Commencement of cases.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.3SECTION 134.203
   134.203 The appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.4SECTION 134.204
   134.204 Filing and service requirements.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.5SECTION 134.205
   134.205 The appeal file, confidential information, and protective orders.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.6SECTION 134.206
   134.206 The answer or response.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.7SECTION 134.207
   134.207 Amendments and supplemental pleadings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.8SECTION 134.208
   134.208 Representation in cases before OHA.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.9SECTION 134.209
   134.209 Requirement of signature.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.10SECTION 134.210
   134.210 Intervention.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.11SECTION 134.211
   134.211 Motions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.12SECTION 134.212
   134.212 Summary judgment.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.13SECTION 134.213
   134.213 Discovery.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.14SECTION 134.214
   134.214 Subpoenas.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.15SECTION 134.215
   134.215 Interlocutory appeals.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.16SECTION 134.216
   134.216 Alternative dispute resolution procedures.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.17SECTION 134.217
   134.217 Settlement.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.18SECTION 134.218
   134.218 Judges.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.19SECTION 134.219
   134.219 Sanctions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.20SECTION 134.220
   134.220 Prohibition against ex parte communications.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.21SECTION 134.221
   134.221 Prehearing conferences.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.22SECTION 134.222
   134.222 Oral hearing.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.23SECTION 134.223
   134.223 Evidence.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.24SECTION 134.224
   134.224 [Reserved]
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.25SECTION 134.225
   134.225 The record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.26SECTION 134.226
   134.226 The decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.27SECTION 134.227
   134.227 Finality of decisions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.28SECTION 134.228
   134.228 Review of initial decisions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.2.297.29SECTION 134.229
   134.229 Termination of jurisdiction.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Rules of Practice for Appeals From Size Determinations and NAICS Code Designations
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.1SECTION 134.301
   134.301 Scope of the rules in this subpart C.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.2SECTION 134.302
   134.302 Who may appeal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.3SECTION 134.303
   134.303 Advisory opinions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.4SECTION 134.304
   134.304 Commencement of appeals from size determinations and NAICS code designations.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.5SECTION 134.305
   134.305 The appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.6SECTION 134.306
   134.306 Transmission of the case file and solicitation.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.7SECTION 134.307
   134.307 Service and filing requirements.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.8SECTION 134.308
   134.308 Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.9SECTION 134.309
   134.309 Response to an appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.10SECTION 134.310
   134.310 Discovery.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.11SECTION 134.311
   134.311 Oral hearings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.12SECTION 134.312
   134.312 Evidence.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.13SECTION 134.313
   134.313 Applicability of subpart B provisions.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.14SECTION 134.314
   134.314 Standard of review and burden of proof.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.15SECTION 134.315
   134.315 The record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.16SECTION 134.316
   134.316 The decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.17SECTION 134.317
   134.317 [Reserved]
13:1.0.1.1.26.3.297.18SECTION 134.318
   134.318 NAICS appeals.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Rules of Practice for Appeals Under the 8(a) Program
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.1SECTION 134.401
   134.401 Scope of the rules in this subpart D.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.2SECTION 134.402
   134.402 Appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.3SECTION 134.403
   134.403 Service of appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.4SECTION 134.404
   134.404 Deadline for filing appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.5SECTION 134.405
   134.405 Jurisdiction.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.6SECTION 134.406
   134.406 Review of the administrative record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.7SECTION 134.407
   134.407 Evidence beyond the record and discovery.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.8SECTION 134.408
   134.408 Summary decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.4.297.9SECTION 134.409
   134.409 Decision on appeal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Rules of Practice for Appeals From Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern Protests
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.1SECTION 134.501
   134.501 What is the scope of the rules in this subpart E
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.2SECTION 134.502
   134.502 Who may appeal
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.3SECTION 134.503
   134.503 When must a person file an appeal from an SDVO SBC protest determination
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.4SECTION 134.504
   134.504 [Reserved]
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.5SECTION 134.505
   134.505 What are the requirements for an appeal petition
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.6SECTION 134.506
   134.506 What are the service and filing requirements
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.7SECTION 134.507
   134.507 When does the D/GC transmit the protest file and to whom
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.8SECTION 134.508
   134.508 What is the standard of review
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.9SECTION 134.509
   134.509 When will a Judge dismiss an appeal
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.10SECTION 134.510
   134.510 Who can file a response to an appeal petition and when must such a response be filed
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.11SECTION 134.511
   134.511 Will the Judge permit discovery and oral hearings
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.12SECTION 134.512
   134.512 What are the limitations on new evidence
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.13SECTION 134.513
   134.513 When is the record closed
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.14SECTION 134.514
   134.514 When must the Judge issue his or her decision
13:1.0.1.1.26.5.297.15SECTION 134.515
   134.515 What are the effects of the Judge's decision
13:1.0.1.1.26.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.1SECTION 134.601
   134.601 What is the purpose of this subpart
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.2SECTION 134.602
   134.602 Under what circumstances may I apply for reimbursement
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.3SECTION 134.603
   134.603 What is an adversary adjudication
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.4SECTION 134.604
   134.604 What benefits may I claim
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.5SECTION 134.605
   134.605 Under what circumstances are fees and expenses reimbursable
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.6SECTION 134.606
   134.606 Who is eligible for possible reimbursement
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.7SECTION 134.607
   134.607 How do I know which eligibility requirement applies to me
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.8SECTION 134.608
   134.608 What are the special rules for calculating net worth and number of employees
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.9SECTION 134.609
   134.609 What is the difference between a fee and an expense
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.10SECTION 134.610
   134.610 Are there limitations on reimbursement for fees and expenses
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.11SECTION 134.611
   134.611 What should I include in my application for an award
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.12SECTION 134.612
   134.612 What must a net worth exhibit contain
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.13SECTION 134.613
   134.613 What documentation do I need for fees and expenses
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.14SECTION 134.614
   134.614 What deadlines apply to my application for an award and where do I send it
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.15SECTION 134.615
   134.615 How will proceedings relating to my application for fees and expenses be conducted
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.16SECTION 134.616
   134.616 How will I know if I receive an award
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.17SECTION 134.617
   134.617 May I seek review of the ALJ's decision on my award
13:1.0.1.1.26.6.297.18SECTION 134.618
   134.618 How are awards paid
13:1.0.1.1.26.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Rules of Practice for Appeals From Women-Owned Small Business Concern (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB Concern (EDWOSB) Protests
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.1SECTION 134.701
   134.701 What is the scope of the rules in this subpart G
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.2SECTION 134.702
   134.702 Who may appeal
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.3SECTION 134.703
   134.703 When must a person file an appeal from an WOSB or EDWOSB protest determination
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.4SECTION 134.704
   134.704 What are the effects of the appeal on the procurement at issue
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.5SECTION 134.705
   134.705 What are the requirements for an appeal petition
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.6SECTION 134.706
   134.706 What are the service and filing requirements
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.7SECTION 134.707
   134.707 When does the D/GC transmit the protest file and to whom
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.8SECTION 134.708
   134.708 What is the standard of review
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.9SECTION 134.709
   134.709 When will a Judge dismiss an appeal
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.10SECTION 134.710
   134.710 Who can file a response to an appeal petition and when must such a response be filed
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.11SECTION 134.711
   134.711 Will the Judge permit discovery and oral hearings
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.12SECTION 134.712
   134.712 What are the limitations on new evidence
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.13SECTION 134.713
   134.713 When is the record closed
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.14SECTION 134.714
   134.714 When must the Judge issue his or her decision
13:1.0.1.1.26.7.297.15SECTION 134.715
   134.715 Can a Judge reconsider his decision
13:1.0.1.1.26.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Rules of Practice for Employee Disputes
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.1SECTION 134.801
   134.801 Scope of rules.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.2SECTION 134.802
   134.802 [Reserved]
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.3SECTION 134.803
   134.803 Commencement of appeals from SBA Employee Dispute Resolution Process cases (Employee Disputes).
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.4SECTION 134.804
   134.804 The appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.5SECTION 134.805
   134.805 After the appeal petition is filed.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.6SECTION 134.806
   134.806 Mediation.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.7SECTION 134.807
   134.807 SBA response.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.8SECTION 134.808
   134.808 The decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.8.297.9SECTION 134.809
   134.809 Review of initial decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Rules of Practice for Petitions for Reconsideration of Size Standards
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.1SECTION 134.901
   134.901 Scope of the rules in this subpart.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.2SECTION 134.902
   134.902 Standing.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.3SECTION 134.903
   134.903 Commencement of cases.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.4SECTION 134.904
   134.904 Requirements for the Size Standard Petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.5SECTION 134.905
   134.905 Notice and order.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.6SECTION 134.906
   134.906 Intervention.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.7SECTION 134.907
   134.907 Filing and service.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.8SECTION 134.908
   134.908 The administrative record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.9SECTION 134.909
   134.909 Standard of review.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.10SECTION 134.910
   134.910 Dismissal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.11SECTION 134.911
   134.911 Response to the Size Standard Petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.12SECTION 134.912
   134.912 Discovery and oral hearings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.13SECTION 134.913
   134.913 New evidence.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.14SECTION 134.914
   134.914 The decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.15SECTION 134.915
   134.915 Remand.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.16SECTION 134.916
   134.916 Effects of OHA's decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.17SECTION 134.917
   134.917 Equal Access to Justice Act.
13:1.0.1.1.26.9.297.18SECTION 134.918
   134.918 Judicial review.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Rules of Practice for Protests of Eligibility for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Database (CVE Protests)
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.1SECTION 134.1001
   134.1001 Scope of rules.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.2SECTION 134.1002
   134.1002 Who may file a CVE Protest
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.3SECTION 134.1003
   134.1003 Grounds for filing a CVE Protest.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.4SECTION 134.1004
   134.1004 Commencement of CVE Protests.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.5SECTION 134.1005
   134.1005 Contents of the CVE Protest.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.6SECTION 134.1006
   134.1006 Service and filing requirements.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.7SECTION 134.1007
   134.1007 Processing a CVE Protest.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.8SECTION 134.1008
   134.1008 Discovery.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.9SECTION 134.1009
   134.1009 Oral hearings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.10SECTION 134.1010
   134.1010 Standard of review and burden of proof.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.11SECTION 134.1011
   134.1011 Weight of evidence.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.12SECTION 134.1012
   134.1012 The record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.10.297.13SECTION 134.1013
   134.1013 Request for reconsideration.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Rules of Practice for Appeals of Denials and Cancellations of Verification for Inclusion in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Database (CVE Appeals)
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.1SECTION 134.1101
   134.1101 Scope of rules.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.2SECTION 134.1102
   134.1102 Who may file a CVE Appeal
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.3SECTION 134.1103
   134.1103 Grounds for filing a CVE Appeal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.4SECTION 134.1104
   134.1104 Commencement of CVE Appeals.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.5SECTION 134.1105
   134.1105 The appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.6SECTION 134.1106
   134.1106 Service and filing requirements.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.7SECTION 134.1107
   134.1107 Transmission of the case file.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.8SECTION 134.1108
   134.1108 Response to an appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.9SECTION 134.1109
   134.1109 Discovery and oral hearings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.10SECTION 134.1110
   134.1110 New evidence.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.11SECTION 134.1111
   134.1111 Standard of review and burden of proof.
13:1.0.1.1.26.11.297.12SECTION 134.1112
   134.1112 The decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Rules of Practice for Appeals of Certain SBA Loan Review Decisions Under the Paycheck Protection Program
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.1SECTION 134.1201
   134.1201 Scope of the rules in this subpart L.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.2SECTION 134.1202
   134.1202 The appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.3SECTION 134.1203
   134.1203 Standing.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.4SECTION 134.1204
   134.1204 Deadline for filing appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.5SECTION 134.1205
   134.1205 Dismissal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.6SECTION 134.1206
   134.1206 Notice and order.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.7SECTION 134.1207
   134.1207 The administrative record.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.8SECTION 134.1208
   134.1208 Response to an appeal petition.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.9SECTION 134.1209
   134.1209 Evidence beyond the record, discovery and oral hearings.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.10SECTION 134.1210
   134.1210 Interlocutory appeals.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.11SECTION 134.1211
   134.1211 Alternative dispute resolution.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.12SECTION 134.1212
   134.1212 Standard of review.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.13SECTION 134.1213
   134.1213 Decision on appeal.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.14SECTION 134.1214
   134.1214 Effects of the decision.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.15SECTION 134.1215
   134.1215 Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 5 U.S.C. 504.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.16SECTION 134.1216
   134.1216 Exhaustion of administrative remedies.
13:1.0.1.1.26.12.297.17SECTION 134.1217
   134.1217 Confidential Information and Protective Order.