13 C.F.R. PART 134--RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
TITLE 13--Business Credit and Assistance
CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PART 134--RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Subpart A--GENERAL RULES
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Rules applicable to time periods provided in this part.
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Subpart B--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR MOST CASES
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Scope of the rules in this subpart B.
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Filing and service requirements.
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Motion for a more definite statement.
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Amendments and supplemental pleadings.
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Representation in cases before OHA.
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Requirement of signature.
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Alternative dispute resolution procedures.
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Prohibition against communications.
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Review of initial decisions.
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Termination of jurisdiction.
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Subpart C--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR APPEALS FROM SIZE DETERMINATIONS AND NAICS CODE DESIGNATIONS
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Scope of the rules in this subpart C.
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Commencement of appeals from size determinations and NAICS code designations.
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Transmission of the case file and solicitation.
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Service and filing requirements.
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Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations.
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Response to an appeal petition.
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Applicability of subpart B provisions.
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Standard of review and burden of proof.
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Subpart D--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR APPEALS UNDER THE 8(A) PROGRAM
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Scope of the rules in this subpart D.
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Service of appeal petition.
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Decision by Administrative Law Judge.
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Review of the administrative record.
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Evidence beyond the record and discovery.
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Subpart E--RULES OF PRACTICE FOR APPEALS FROM SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN PROTESTS
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What is the scope of the rules in this subpart E?
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When must a person file an appeal from an SDVO SBC protest determination?
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What are the effects of the appeal on the procurement at issue?
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What are the requirements for an appeal petition?
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What are the service and filing requirements?
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When does the AA/GC transmit the protest file and to whom?
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What is the standard of review?
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When will a Judge dismiss an appeal?
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Who can file a response to an appeal petition and when must such a response be filed?
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Will the Judge permit discovery and oral hearings?
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What are the limitations on new evidence?
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When is the record closed?
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When must the Judge issue his or her decision?
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What are the effects of the Judge's decision?
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Subpart F--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT
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What is the purpose of this subpart?
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Under what circumstances may I apply for reimbursement?
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What is an adversary adjudication?
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What benefits may I claim?
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Under what circumstances are fees and expenses reimbursable?
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Who is eligible for possible reimbursement?
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How do I know which eligibility requirement applies to me?
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What are the special rules for calculating net worth and number of employees?
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What is the difference between a fee and an expense?
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Are there limitations on reimbursement for fees and expenses?
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What should I include in my application for an award?
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What must a net worth exhibit contain?
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What documentation do I need for fees and expenses?
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What deadlines apply to my application for an award and where do I send it?
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How will proceedings relating to my application for fees and expenses be conducted?
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How will I know if I receive an award?
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May I seek review of the ALJ's decision on my award?
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