Current through September 30, 2024
Section 4.1382 - Contents of request for review; response to request; amendment of request(a) The request for review shall include: (1) A copy of the decision of OSM;(2) A statement of the alleged errors in the decision and the facts that entitle the person requesting review to administrative relief;(3) A statement whether the person requesting review wishes an evidentiary hearing or waives the opportunity for such a hearing;(4) A request for specific relief; and(5) Any other relevant information.(b) Within 20 days of service of the request for review in accordance with 43 CFR 4.1109 , OSM and all interested parties shall file an answer to the request for review or a motion in response to the request or a statement that no answer or motion will be filed. OSM or any interested party may request an evidentiary hearing even if the person requesting review has waived the opportunity for a hearing.(c) The person filing the request for review may amend it once as a matter of right before the response in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section is required to be filed. After the period for filing such a response, the person may file a motion for leave to amend the request with the administrative law judge. If the administrative law judge grants a motion for leave to amend, he shall provide OSM and any other party that filed a response in accordance with paragraph (b) not less than 10 days to file an amended response.