36 CFR §214.8
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- (a)General requirements for the contents of an appeal. All appeals must include:
- (1)The appellant's name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, and email address, if any;
- (2)A brief description of the decision being appealed, including the name and title of the Responsible Official and the date of the decision;
- (3)The title or type and, if applicable, identification number for the written authorization and the date of application for or issuance of the written authorization, if applicable;
- (4)A statement of how the appellant is adversely affected by the decision being appealed;
- (5)A statement of the relevant facts underlying the decision being appealed;
- (6)A discussion of issues raised by the decision being appealed, including identification of any laws, regulations, or policies that were allegedly violated in reaching the decision being appealed;
- (7)A statement as to whether and how the appellant has attempted to resolve the issues under appeal with the Responsible Official and the date and outcome of those efforts;
- (8)A statement of the relief sought;
- (9)Any documents and other information upon which the appellant relies; and
- (10)The appellant's signature and the date.
- (b)Specific requirements for the contents of an appeal. In addition to the general requirements in § 214.8(a), the following specific requirements must be included in an appeal, where applicable: