25 CFR §2.402
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The reviewing official will only accept an appeal bond that has a market value at least equal to the total bond amount in one, or a combination of, the following forms.
- (a)Negotiable U.S. Treasury securities, accompanied by a statement granting the AS-IA full authority to sell the securities and direct the proceeds to the party who was harmed by the appellant's unsuccessful appeal.
- (b)Certificates of deposit that indicate on their face that AS-IA approval is required prior to redemption by any party.
- (c)An irrevocable letter of credit issued by a federally insured financial institution and made payable to the Office of the AS-IA. The letter of credit must have an initial expiration date of not less than two years from the date of issuance and be automatically renewable for at least one year.
- (d)A surety bond issued by a company approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.