§ 386.64 Reconsideration.
Current wording, effective January 5, 2024.
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(a) Within 20 days following service of the Final Order, any party may petition the Agency Decisionmaker for reconsideration of the order. If a civil penalty was imposed, the filing of a petition for reconsideration stays the entire action, unless the Agency Decisionmaker orders otherwise.
(b) In the event a Notice of Default and Final Order is issued by the Field Administrator as a result of the respondent's failure to reply in accordance with § 386.14(a), the only issue that will be considered upon reconsideration is whether a default has occurred under § 386.14(c). The Final Order may be vacated where a respondent can demonstrate excusable neglect, a meritorious defense, or due diligence in seeking relief.
(c) Either party may serve an answer to a petition for reconsideration within 30 days of the service date of the petition.
(d) Following the close of the 30-day period, the Agency Decisionmaker will rule on the petition.
(e) The ruling on the petition will be the Final Agency Order. A petition for reconsideration of the Agency Decisionmaker's ruling will not be permitted.
[70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023; 89 FR 713, Jan. 5, 2024]
Amendment history
7 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1996- [70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023; 89 FR 713, Jan. 5, 2024]
- [70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023]
- [70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023]
- [70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005]
- Oct. 1, 1996 → Oct. 1, 2000annual editions 1996–1999
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