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Volume 1 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP B

Subchapter B - General Procedures

4:1.0.1.2.11PART 21
PART 21 - BID PROTEST REGULATIONS
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.1SECTION 21.0
     21.0 Definitions.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.2SECTION 21.1
     21.1 Filing a protest.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.3SECTION 21.2
     21.2 Time for filing.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.4SECTION 21.3
     21.3 Notice of protest, communications among parties, submission of agency report, and time for filing of comments on report.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.5SECTION 21.4
     21.4 Protective orders.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.6SECTION 21.5
     21.5 Protest issues not for consideration.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.7SECTION 21.6
     21.6 Withholding of award and suspension of contract performance.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.8SECTION 21.7
     21.7 Hearings.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.9SECTION 21.8
     21.8 Remedies.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.10SECTION 21.9
     21.9 Time for decision by GAO.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.11SECTION 21.10
     21.10 Express options, flexible alternative procedures, accelerated schedules, summary decisions, and status and other conferences.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.12SECTION 21.11
     21.11 Effect of judicial proceedings.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.13SECTION 21.12
     21.12 Distribution of decisions.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.14SECTION 21.13
     21.13 Nonstatutory protests.
4:1.0.1.2.11.0.1.15SECTION 21.14
     21.14 Request for reconsideration.
4:1.0.1.2.12PART 22
PART 22 - RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.1SECTION 22.1
     22.1 Applicability of Rules [Rule 1].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.2SECTION 22.2
     22.2 Board Consideration [Rule 2].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.3SECTION 22.3
     22.3 Appeals - How Taken [Rule 3].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.4SECTION 22.4
     22.4 Appeal File [Rule 4].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.5SECTION 22.5
     22.5 Pleadings [Rule 5].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.6SECTION 22.6
     22.6 Motions, Briefs, and Other Statements [Rule 6].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.7SECTION 22.7
     22.7 Copies and Service Thereof [Rule 7].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.8SECTION 22.8
     22.8 General Discovery Procedures [Rule 8].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.9SECTION 22.9
     22.9 Subpoenas [Rule 9].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.10SECTION 22.10
     22.10 Sanctions [Rule 10].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.11SECTION 22.11
     22.11 Depositions [Rule 11].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.12SECTION 22.12
     22.12 Interrogatories [Rule 12].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.13SECTION 22.13
     22.13 Requests for Admission [Rule 13].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.14SECTION 22.14
     22.14 Production of Documents, Electronically Stored Information, Other Tangible Things, or Entry Onto Land [Rule 14].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.15SECTION 22.15
     22.15 Conferences and Orders [Rule 15].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.16SECTION 22.16
     22.16 Hearings [Rule 16].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.17SECTION 22.17
     22.17 Submission on the Record Without a Hearing [Rule 17].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.18SECTION 22.18
     22.18 Closing the Record [Rule 18].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.19SECTION 22.19
     22.19 Findings and Decisions of the Board [Rule 19].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.20SECTION 22.20
     22.20 Mistakes and Corrections [Rule 20].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.21SECTION 22.21
     22.21 Motion for Reconsideration [Rule 21].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.22SECTION 22.22
     22.22 Accelerated and Small Claims Procedures [Rule 22].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.23SECTION 22.23
     22.23 Suspension of Proceedings [Rule 23].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.24SECTION 22.24
     22.24 Alternative Dispute Resolution [Rule 24].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.25SECTION 22.25
     22.25 Protective Orders and In Camera Review [Rule 25].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.26SECTION 22.26
     22.26 Representation of Parties [Rule 26].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.27SECTION 22.27
     22.27 Ex Parte Communications [Rule 27].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.28SECTION 22.28
     22.28 Time [Rule 28].
4:1.0.1.2.12.0.1.29SECTION 22.29
     22.29 Inspection of the Record [Rule 29].
4:1.0.1.2.13PART 25
PART 25 - CONDUCT IN THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BUILDING AND ON ITS GROUNDS
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.1SECTION 25.1
     25.1 Applicability and governing laws.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.2SECTION 25.2
     25.2 Inspection.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.3SECTION 25.3
     25.3 Admission to the GAO building.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.4SECTION 25.4
     25.4 Preservation of property.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.5SECTION 25.5
     25.5 Conformity with signs and directions.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.6SECTION 25.6
     25.6 Disturbances.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.7SECTION 25.7
     25.7 Gambling.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.8SECTION 25.8
     25.8 Alcoholic beverages and narcotics.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.9SECTION 25.9
     25.9 Soliciting, vending, and debt collection.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.10SECTION 25.10
     25.10 Posting and distributing materials.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.11SECTION 25.11
     25.11 Photographs for news, advertising, or commercial purposes.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.12SECTION 25.12
     25.12 Dogs and other animals.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.13SECTION 25.13
     25.13 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.14SECTION 25.14
     25.14 Weapons and explosives.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.15SECTION 25.15
     25.15 Nondiscrimination.
4:1.0.1.2.13.0.1.16SECTION 25.16
     25.16 Penalties.
4:1.0.1.2.14PART 27
PART 27 - GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD; ORGANIZATION
4:1.0.1.2.14.0.1.1SECTION 27.1
     27.1 The Board.
4:1.0.1.2.14.0.1.2SECTION 27.2
     27.2 The Chair, Vice Chair.
4:1.0.1.2.14.0.1.3SECTION 27.3
     27.3 The General Counsel.
4:1.0.1.2.15PART 28
PART 28 - GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
4:1.0.1.2.15.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Purpose, General Definitions, and Jurisdiction
4:1.0.1.2.15.1.9.1SECTION 28.1
     28.1 Purpose and scope.
4:1.0.1.2.15.1.9.2SECTION 28.2
     28.2 Jurisdiction.
4:1.0.1.2.15.1.9.3SECTION 28.3
     28.3 General definitions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.1.9.4SECTION 28.4
     28.4 Computation of time.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Procedures
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9SUBJGRP 9
  Hearing Procedures for Cases Before the Board - General
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.1SECTION 28.8
     28.8 Informal procedural advice.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.2SECTION 28.9
     28.9 Procedures; general.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.3SECTION 28.10
     28.10 Notice of petition rights.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.4SECTION 28.11
     28.11 Filing a charge with the Office of General Counsel.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.5SECTION 28.12
     28.12 General Counsel Procedures.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.6SECTION 28.13
     28.13 Special procedure for Reduction in Force.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.7SECTION 28.15
     28.15 Scope and policy.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.8SECTION 28.16
     28.16 Revocation, amendment or waiver of rules.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.9SECTION 28.17
     28.17 Internal petitions of Board employees.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.10SECTION 28.18
     28.18 Filing a petition with the Board.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.11SECTION 28.19
     28.19 Content of response by charged party.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.12SECTION 28.20
     28.20 Number of Pleadings, service and response.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.13SECTION 28.21
     28.21 Amendments to petitions and motions practice.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.14SECTION 28.22
     28.22 Administrative judges.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.15SECTION 28.23
     28.23 Disqualification of administrative judges.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.9.16SECTION 28.24
     28.24 Sanctions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10SUBJGRP 10
  Parties, Practitioners and Witnesses
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10.17SECTION 28.25
     28.25 Representation.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10.18SECTION 28.26
     28.26 Witness fees.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10.19SECTION 28.27
     28.27 Intervenors.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10.20SECTION 28.28
     28.28 Substitution.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.10.21SECTION 28.29
     28.29 Consolidation or joinder.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11SUBJGRP 11
  Discovery
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.22SECTION 28.40
     28.40 Statement of purpose.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.23SECTION 28.41
     28.41 Explanation, scope and methods.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.24SECTION 28.42
     28.42 Discovery procedures and protective orders.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.25SECTION 28.43
     28.43 Compelling discovery.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.26SECTION 28.44
     28.44 Taking of depositions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.11.27SECTION 28.45
     28.45 Admission of facts and genuineness of documents.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12SUBJGRP 12
  Subpoenas
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12.28SECTION 28.46
     28.46 Motion for subpoena.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12.29SECTION 28.47
     28.47 Motion to quash.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12.30SECTION 28.48
     28.48 Service.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12.31SECTION 28.49
     28.49 Return of service.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.12.32SECTION 28.50
     28.50 Enforcement.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13SUBJGRP 13
  Hearings
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.33SECTION 28.55
     28.55 Scheduling the hearing.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.34SECTION 28.56
     28.56 Hearing procedures, conduct and copies of exhibits.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.35SECTION 28.57
     28.57 Public hearings.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.36SECTION 28.58
     28.58 Transcript.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.37SECTION 28.59
     28.59 Official record.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.38SECTION 28.60
     28.60 Briefs.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.39SECTION 28.61
     28.61 Burden and degree of proof.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.40SECTION 28.62
     28.62 Decision on the record.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.13.41SECTION 28.63
     28.63 Closing the record.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14SUBJGRP 14
  Evidence
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14.42SECTION 28.65
     28.65 Service of documents.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14.43SECTION 28.66
     28.66 Admissibility.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14.44SECTION 28.67
     28.67 Production of statements.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14.45SECTION 28.68
     28.68 Stipulations.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.14.46SECTION 28.69
     28.69 Judicial notice.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.15SUBJGRP 15
  Interlocutory Appeals
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.15.47SECTION 28.80
     28.80 Explanation.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.15.48SECTION 28.81
     28.81 Procedures and criteria for certification.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16SUBJGRP 16
  Board Decisions, Attorney's Fees and Judicial Review
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16.49SECTION 28.86
     28.86 [Reserved]
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16.50SECTION 28.87
     28.87 Board procedures; initial decisions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16.51SECTION 28.88
     28.88 Board procedures; enforcement.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16.52SECTION 28.89
     28.89 Attorney's fees and costs.
4:1.0.1.2.15.2.16.53SECTION 28.90
     28.90 Board procedures; judicial review.
4:1.0.1.2.15.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Oversight Procedures
4:1.0.1.2.15.3.17.1SECTION 28.91
     28.91 General.
4:1.0.1.2.15.3.17.2SECTION 28.92
     28.92 Oversight of GAO EEO program.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Special Procedures; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Cases
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.1SECTION 28.95
     28.95 Purpose and scope.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.2SECTION 28.96
     28.96 Applicability of general procedures.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.3SECTION 28.97
     28.97 Class actions in EEO cases.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.4SECTION 28.98
     28.98 Individual charges in EEO cases.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.5SECTION 28.99
     28.99 Petitions to the Board in EEO cases.
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.6SECTION 28.100
     28.100 [Reserved]
4:1.0.1.2.15.4.17.7SECTION 28.101
     28.101 Termination of Board proceedings when suit is filed in Federal District Court.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Special Procedures; Representation Proceedings
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.1SECTION 28.110
     28.110 Purpose.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.2SECTION 28.111
     28.111 Scope.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.3SECTION 28.112
     28.112 Who may file petitions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.4SECTION 28.113
     28.113 Contents of representation petitions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.5SECTION 28.114
     28.114 Pre-investigation proceedings.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.6SECTION 28.115
     28.115 Processing petitions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.5.17.7SECTION 28.116
     28.116 Conduct of elections.
4:1.0.1.2.15.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Special Procedures; Unfair Labor Practices
4:1.0.1.2.15.6.17.1SECTION 28.120
     28.120 Authority of the Board.
4:1.0.1.2.15.6.17.2SECTION 28.121
     28.121 Unfair labor practices; Board procedures.
4:1.0.1.2.15.6.17.3SECTION 28.122
     28.122 Negotiability issues.
4:1.0.1.2.15.6.17.4SECTION 28.123
     28.123 Standards of conduct for labor organizations.
4:1.0.1.2.15.6.17.5SECTION 28.124
     28.124 Review of arbitration awards.
4:1.0.1.2.15.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Corrective Action, Disciplinary and Stay Proceedings
4:1.0.1.2.15.7.17.1SECTION 28.130
     28.130 General authority.
4:1.0.1.2.15.7.17.2SECTION 28.131
     28.131 Corrective action proceedings.
4:1.0.1.2.15.7.17.3SECTION 28.132
     28.132 Disciplinary proceedings.
4:1.0.1.2.15.7.17.4SECTION 28.133
     28.133 Stay proceedings.
4:1.0.1.2.15.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Appeals by Members of the Senior Executive Service
4:1.0.1.2.15.8.17.1SECTION 28.140
     28.140 Personnel actions involving SES members.
4:1.0.1.2.15.8.17.2SECTION 28.141
     28.141 Performance based actions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Ex Parte Communications
4:1.0.1.2.15.9.17.1SECTION 28.145
     28.145 Policy.
4:1.0.1.2.15.9.17.2SECTION 28.146
     28.146 Explanation and definitions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.9.17.3SECTION 28.147
     28.147 Prohibited communications.
4:1.0.1.2.15.9.17.4SECTION 28.148
     28.148 Reporting of communications.
4:1.0.1.2.15.9.17.5SECTION 28.149
     28.149 Sanctions.
4:1.0.1.2.15.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Statement of Policy or Guidance
4:1.0.1.2.15.10.17.1SECTION 28.155
     28.155 Statement of policy or guidance.
4:1.0.1.2.15.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Access to Records
4:1.0.1.2.15.11.17.1SECTION 28.160
     28.160 Request for records.
4:1.0.1.2.15.11.17.2SECTION 28.161
     28.161 Denial of access to information - Appeals.
4:1.0.1.2.16PART 29
PART 29 [RESERVED]