[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 24, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 24CFR26.25]



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                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

PART 26_HEARING PROCEDURES--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart A_Hearings Before Hearing Officers

 

Sec.  26.25  Review of determination of hearing officers.



    (a) Petition for review. Any party may request review of the hearing 

officer's determination or order by filing a written petition for review 

with the Secretary within fifteen days of receipt of the hearing 

officer's determination or order. A petition for review may be granted 

or denied in the discretion of the Secretary or designee. This petition 

shall not exceed ten pages and shall specifically state the issues and



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basis upon which the party seeks review. This petition shall be served 

on all parties and the Secretary simultaneously, in accordance with 

Sec.  26.15.

    (b) Briefs by opposing parties. Opposing parties may submit briefs, 

not to exceed ten pages, opposing review. These briefs must be filed 

within fifteen days of the party's receipt of a petition for review.

    (c) Secretarial action. Upon granting any petition for review, the 

Secretary or designee, may require further briefs. Secretarial review 

shall be limited to the factual record produced before the hearing 

officer. The Secretary, or designee, shall issue a written determination 

and shall serve it upon the parties and the hearing officer.