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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 49 - Transportation |
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Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
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Chapter X - Surface Transportation Board |
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SubChapter B - Rules of Practice |
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Part 1118 - PROCEDURES IN INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE EMPLOYEE BOARDS |
§ 1118.3 - Appeals.
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(a) Standing to appeal. Appeals of the decisions of the employee boards subject to this part and replies to appeals may be filed by any person.
(b) Number of copies. The original and 10 copies of each pleading or paper permitted or required to be filed under this section should be furnished for the use of the Board.
(c) Time for filing. Appeals in proceedings governed by this part must be filed within 20 days after the date of service of the decision.
(d) Where filed. Appeals and replies to appeals of decisions issued by employee boards must be filed with the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E St., SW., Washington, DC 20423–0001.
(e) Decisions on appeal. An appeal from an employee board's initial decision in a matter subject to this part will be reviewed by the employee board, which may elect to modify its decision in light of new facts or arguments presented on appeal. If the employee board elects not to modify its prior decision, the appeal will be forwarded to the entire Board for determination. If a modified decision is issued by the employee board, a further appeal lies under this part.
[62 FR 50884, Sept. 29, 1997, as amended at 74 FR 52908, Oct. 15, 2009]