Title 43

PART 4 SUBPART L

Subpart L - Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals Authority:30 U.S.C. 1256, 1260, 1261, 1264, 1268, 1271, 1272, 1275, 1293; 5 U.S.C. 301. Source:43 FR 34386, Aug. 3, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92SUBJGRP 92
General Provisions
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.1SECTION 4.1100
   4.1100 Definitions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.2SECTION 4.1101
   4.1101 Jurisdiction of the Board.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.3SECTION 4.1102
   4.1102 Construction.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.4SECTION 4.1103
   4.1103 Eligibility to practice.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.5SECTION 4.1104
   4.1104 General rules relating to procedure and practice.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.6SECTION 4.1105
   4.1105 Parties.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.7SECTION 4.1106
   4.1106 Hearing sites.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.8SECTION 4.1107
   4.1107 Filing of documents.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.9SECTION 4.1108
   4.1108 Form of documents.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.10SECTION 4.1109
   4.1109 Service.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.11SECTION 4.1110
   4.1110 Intervention.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.12SECTION 4.1111
   4.1111 Voluntary dismissal.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.13SECTION 4.1112
   4.1112 Motions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.14SECTION 4.1113
   4.1113 Consolidation of proceedings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.15SECTION 4.1114
   4.1114 Advancement of proceedings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.16SECTION 4.1115
   4.1115 Waiver of right to hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.17SECTION 4.1116
   4.1116 Status of notices of violation and orders of cessation pending review by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.92.18SECTION 4.1117
   4.1117 Reconsideration.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93SUBJGRP 93
Evidentiary Hearings
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.19SECTION 4.1120
   4.1120 Presiding officers.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.20SECTION 4.1121
   4.1121 Powers of administrative law judges.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.21SECTION 4.1122
   4.1122 Conduct of administrative law judges.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.22SECTION 4.1123
   4.1123 Notice of hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.23SECTION 4.1124
   4.1124 Certification of interlocutory ruling.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.24SECTION 4.1125
   4.1125 Summary decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.25SECTION 4.1126
   4.1126 Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.26SECTION 4.1127
   4.1127 Initial orders and decisions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.27SECTION 4.1128
   4.1128 Effect of initial order or decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.93.28SECTION 4.1129
   4.1129 Certification of record.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94SUBJGRP 94
Discovery
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.29SECTION 4.1130
   4.1130 Discovery methods.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.30SECTION 4.1131
   4.1131 Time for discovery.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.31SECTION 4.1132
   4.1132 Scope of discovery.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.32SECTION 4.1133
   4.1133 Sequence and timing of discovery.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.33SECTION 4.1134
   4.1134 Supplementation of responses.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.34SECTION 4.1135
   4.1135 Motion to compel discovery.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.35SECTION 4.1136
   4.1136 Failure to comply with orders compelling discovery.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.36SECTION 4.1137
   4.1137 Depositions upon oral examination or upon written questions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.37SECTION 4.1138
   4.1138 Use of depositions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.38SECTION 4.1139
   4.1139 Written interrogatories to parties.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.39SECTION 4.1140
   4.1140 Production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.94.40SECTION 4.1141
   4.1141 Admissions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95SUBJGRP 95
Petitions for Review of Proposed Assessments of Civil Penalties
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.41SECTION 4.1150
   4.1150 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.42SECTION 4.1151
   4.1151 Time for filing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.43SECTION 4.1152
   4.1152 Contents of petition; payment required.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.44SECTION 4.1153
   4.1153 Answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.45SECTION 4.1154
   4.1154 Review of waiver determination.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.46SECTION 4.1155
   4.1155 Burdens of proof in civil penalty proceedings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.47SECTION 4.1156
   4.1156 Summary disposition.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.48SECTION 4.1157
   4.1157 Determination by administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.95.49SECTION 4.1158
   4.1158 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96SUBJGRP 96
Review of Section 521 Notices of Violation and Orders of Cessation
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.50SECTION 4.1160
   4.1160 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.51SECTION 4.1161
   4.1161 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.52SECTION 4.1162
   4.1162 Time for filing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.53SECTION 4.1163
   4.1163 Effect of failure to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.54SECTION 4.1164
   4.1164 Contents of application.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.55SECTION 4.1165
   4.1165 Answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.56SECTION 4.1166
   4.1166 Contents of answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.57SECTION 4.1167
   4.1167 Notice of hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.58SECTION 4.1168
   4.1168 Amendments to pleadings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.59SECTION 4.1169
   4.1169 Failure to state a claim.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.60SECTION 4.1170
   4.1170 Related notices or orders.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.96.61SECTION 4.1171
   4.1171 Burden of proof in review of section 521 notices or orders.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97SUBJGRP 97
Expedited Review of Section 521(a)(2) or 521(a)(3) Orders of Cessation
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.62SECTION 4.1180
   4.1180 Purpose.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.63SECTION 4.1181
   4.1181 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.64SECTION 4.1182
   4.1182 Where to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.65SECTION 4.1183
   4.1183 Time for filing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.66SECTION 4.1184
   4.1184 Contents of application.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.67SECTION 4.1185
   4.1185 Computation of time for decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.68SECTION 4.1186
   4.1186 Waiver of the 30-day decision requirement.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.97.69SECTION 4.1187
   4.1187 Procedure if 30-day decision requirement is not waived.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98SUBJGRP 98
Proceedings for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Under Section 521(a)(4) of the Act
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.70SECTION 4.1190
   4.1190 Initiation of proceedings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.71SECTION 4.1191
   4.1191 Answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.72SECTION 4.1192
   4.1192 Contents of answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.73SECTION 4.1193
   4.1193 Notice of hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.74SECTION 4.1194
   4.1194 Burden of proof in suspension or revocation proceedings.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.75SECTION 4.1195
   4.1195 Determination by the administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.76SECTION 4.1196
   4.1196 Summary disposition.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.98.77SECTION 4.1197
   4.1197 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99SUBJGRP 99
Applications for Review of Alleged Discriminatory Acts Under Section 703 of the Act
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.78SECTION 4.1200
   4.1200 Filing of the application for review with the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.79SECTION 4.1201
   4.1201 Request for scheduling of a hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.80SECTION 4.1202
   4.1202 Response to request for the scheduling of a hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.81SECTION 4.1203
   4.1203 Application for temporary relief from alleged discriminatory acts.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.82SECTION 4.1204
   4.1204 Determination by administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.99.83SECTION 4.1205
   4.1205 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100SUBJGRP 100
Applications for Temporary Relief
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.84SECTION 4.1260
   4.1260 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.85SECTION 4.1261
   4.1261 When to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.86SECTION 4.1262
   4.1262 Where to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.87SECTION 4.1263
   4.1263 Contents of application.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.88SECTION 4.1264
   4.1264 Response to application.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.89SECTION 4.1265
   4.1265 Determination on application concerning a notice of violation issued pursuant to section 521(a)(3) of the act.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.90SECTION 4.1266
   4.1266 Determination on application concerning an order of cessation.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.100.91SECTION 4.1267
   4.1267 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101SUBJGRP 101
Appeals to the Board From Decisions or Orders of Administrative Law Judges
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.92SECTION 4.1270
   4.1270 Petition for discretionary review of a proposed civil penalty.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.93SECTION 4.1271
   4.1271 Notice of appeal.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.94SECTION 4.1272
   4.1272 Interlocutory appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.95SECTION 4.1273
   4.1273 Briefs.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.96SECTION 4.1274
   4.1274 Remand.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.101.97SECTION 4.1275
   4.1275 Final decisions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102SUBJGRP 102
Appeals to the Board From Decisions of the Office of Surface Mining
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.98SECTION 4.1280
   4.1280 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.99SECTION 4.1281
   4.1281 Who may appeal.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.100SECTION 4.1282
   4.1282 Appeals; how taken.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.101SECTION 4.1283
   4.1283 Service.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.102SECTION 4.1284
   4.1284 Answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.103SECTION 4.1285
   4.1285 Summary dismissal.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.104SECTION 4.1286
   4.1286 Motion for a hearing on an appeal involving issues of fact.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.102.105SECTION 4.1287
   4.1287 Action by administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103SUBJGRP 103
Petitions for Award of Costs and Expenses Under Section 525(e) of the Act
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.106SECTION 4.1290
   4.1290 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.107SECTION 4.1291
   4.1291 Where to file; time for filing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.108SECTION 4.1292
   4.1292 Contents of petition.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.109SECTION 4.1293
   4.1293 Answer.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.110SECTION 4.1294
   4.1294 Who may receive an award.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.111SECTION 4.1295
   4.1295 Awards.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.103.112SECTION 4.1296
   4.1296 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104SUBJGRP 104
Petitions for Review of Proposed Individual Civil Penalty Assessments Under Section 518(f) of the Act
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.113SECTION 4.1300
   4.1300 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.114SECTION 4.1301
   4.1301 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.115SECTION 4.1302
   4.1302 Time for filing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.116SECTION 4.1303
   4.1303 Contents and service of petition.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.117SECTION 4.1304
   4.1304 Answer, motion, or statement of OSM.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.118SECTION 4.1305
   4.1305 Amendment of petition.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.119SECTION 4.1306
   4.1306 Notice of hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.120SECTION 4.1307
   4.1307 Elements; burdens of proof.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.121SECTION 4.1308
   4.1308 Decision by administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.104.122SECTION 4.1309
   4.1309 Petition for discretionary review.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105SUBJGRP 105
Request for Hearing on a Preliminary Finding Concerning a Demonstrated Pattern of Willful Violations Under Section 510(c) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. 1260(c) (Federal Program; Federal Lands Program; Federal Program for Indian Lands)
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.123SECTION 4.1350
   4.1350 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.124SECTION 4.1351
   4.1351 Preliminary finding by OSM.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.125SECTION 4.1352
   4.1352 Who may file; where to file; when to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.126SECTION 4.1353
   4.1353 Contents of request.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.127SECTION 4.1354
   4.1354 Determination by the administrative law judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.128SECTION 4.1355
   4.1355 Burden of proof.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.105.129SECTION 4.1356
   4.1356 Appeals.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106SUBJGRP 106
Request for Review of Approval or Disapproval of Applications for New Permits, Permit Revisions, Permit Renewals, the Transfer, Assignment or Sale of Rights Granted Under Permit (Federal Program; Federal Lands Program; Federal Program for Indian Lands) and for Coal Exploration Permits (Federal Program)
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.130SECTION 4.1360
   4.1360 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.131SECTION 4.1361
   4.1361 Who may file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.132SECTION 4.1362
   4.1362 Where to file; when to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.133SECTION 4.1363
   4.1363 Contents of request; amendment of request; responses.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.134SECTION 4.1364
   4.1364 Time for hearing; notice of hearing; extension of time for hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.135SECTION 4.1365
   4.1365 Status of decision pending administrative review.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.136SECTION 4.1366
   4.1366 Burdens of proof.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.137SECTION 4.1367
   4.1367 Request for temporary relief.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.138SECTION 4.1368
   4.1368 Determination by the Administrative Law Judge.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.106.139SECTION 4.1369
   4.1369 Petition for discretionary review; judicial review.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107SUBJGRP 107
Review of OSM Decisions Proposing To Suspend or Rescind or Suspending or Rescinding Improvidently Issued Permits
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.140SECTION 4.1370
   4.1370 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.141SECTION 4.1371
   4.1371 Who may file, where to file, when to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.142SECTION 4.1372
   4.1372 Contents of request for review, response to request, amendment of request.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.143SECTION 4.1373
   4.1373 Hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.144SECTION 4.1374
   4.1374 Burdens of proof.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.145SECTION 4.1375
   4.1375 Time for initial decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.146SECTION 4.1376
   4.1376 Petition for temporary relief from notice of proposed suspension or rescission or notice of suspension or rescission; appeals from decisions granting or denying temporary relief.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.107.147SECTION 4.1377
   4.1377 Petition for discretionary review of initial decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108SUBJGRP 108
Review of Office of Surface Mining Written Decisions Concerning Ownership or Control Challenges
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.148SECTION 4.1380
   4.1380 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.149SECTION 4.1381
   4.1381 Who may file; when to file; where to file.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.150SECTION 4.1382
   4.1382 Contents of request for review; response to request; amendment of request.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.151SECTION 4.1383
   4.1383 Hearing.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.152SECTION 4.1384
   4.1384 Burdens of proof.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.153SECTION 4.1385
   4.1385 Time for initial decision.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.154SECTION 4.1386
   4.1386 Petition for temporary relief from decision; appeals from decisions granting or denying temporary relief.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.108.155SECTION 4.1387
   4.1387 Petition for discretionary review of initial decisions.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109SUBJGRP 109
Request for Review of OSM Determinations of Issues Under 30 CFR Part 761 (Federal Program; Federal Lands Program; Federal Program for Indian Lands)
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109.156SECTION 4.1390
   4.1390 Scope.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109.157SECTION 4.1391
   4.1391 Who may file; where to file; when to file; filing of administrative record.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109.158SECTION 4.1392
   4.1392 Contents of request; amendment of request; responses.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109.159SECTION 4.1393
   4.1393 Status of decision pending administrative review.
43:1.1.1.1.4.12.109.160SECTION 4.1394
   4.1394 Burden of proof.