(a) If you intend to appeal a BLM decision under this subpart, use the following table to see when you must file a notice of appeal with OHA:

Open Table
If— And— Then if you intend to appeal, you must file a notice of appeal with OHA—
(1) You do not request State Director review Within 30 calendar days after the date you receive the original decision.
(2) You request State Director review The State Director does not accept your request for review On the original decision within 30 calendar days of the date you receive the State Director's decision not to review.
(3) You request State Director review The State Director has accepted your request for review, but has not made a decision on the merits of the appeal On the original decision before the State Director issues a decision.
(4) You request State Director review The State Director makes a decision on the merits of the appeal On the State Director's decision within 30 calendar days of the date you receive, or are notified of, the State Director's decision.

(b) In order for OHA to consider your appeal of a decision, you must file a notice of appeal in writing with the BLM office where the decision was made.


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