43 CFR § 3809.801
When may I file an appeal of the BLM decision with OHA?
June 11, 2020
(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— |
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(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.