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Why Monitor the Hearings and Appeals Office?

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Interior Department plays a crucial role by exercising the delegated authority of the Secretary to conduct hearings and decide appeals from decisions made by various bureaus and offices within the Department of the Interior. As an impartial forum, the OHA provides the essential service of reviewing decisions that influence a wide array of stakeholders.

Who Needs to Stay Updated?

For legal teams, policy analysts, government contractors, risk managers, and Native American law specialists, staying informed about OHA decisions is critical. The OHA not only manages appeals but also oversees the probate of Indian trust estates, an area of significant impact to Native Tribal governments and communities.

Key Reasons to Monitor OHA Activities

Avoid Regulatory Penalties: Legal and compliance teams must ensure adherence to new regulations and interpretations stemming from Department decisions.
Seize Funding Opportunities: Government contractors and project managers can leverage OHA updates for insights into potential funding availability tied to policy changes.
Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: Policy analysts and lobbyists benefit from understanding the nuances of recent office decisions that could influence broader regulatory landscapes.
Respond to Open Comment Periods: Active monitoring allows interested parties to engage in the commentary process effectively, influencing decision-making at early stages.

Why It Matters Now

Recent trends underscore the increasing complexity of regulatory landscapes. With enhanced scrutiny over federal land use, conservation policies, and Tribal governance, OHA's role in interpreting and administering appeal decisions has never been more pivotal.

Industries Impacted By OHA Decisions

Legal and Compliance: Firms must adjust strategies based on changing interpretations.
Energy and Natural Resources: Explorations and developments often hinge on decisions made within the Department.
Tribal Governments and Native American Law: With probate of Indian trust assets under its purview, OHA decisions are vital.

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Agency Details

Status: Active
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) continues to function as a sub-agency of the Interior Department, providing crucial services such as impartial forums for review and handling Indian trust estates. Its ongoing activities and roles indicate that it remains operational and functional.
Acronym: DOI OHA
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Latest Documents

Title	Type	Published
Interior Department > DOI OHA Tribal Listening Session; Oklahoma City Probate Hearings Division Field Office	Notice	Jun 02, 2017
Interior Department > DOI OHA Tribal Listening Session; Oklahoma City Probate Hearings Division Field Office The Department of the Interior's (Department) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), Probate Hearings Division (Ph.D.) is responsible for probating Indian trust estates. OHA plans to close the Ph.D. Oklahoma City Field Office at the end of this fiscal...	Notice	May 31, 2017
Interior Department > ONRR, DOI OHA Clarification of Appeal Procedures The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) and Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) are amending and clarifying regulations concerning certain aspects of appeals of ONRR correspondence and clarifying the final administrative nature of ONRR orders...	Rule	Oct 16, 2014
Interior Department > ONRR, DOI OHA Clarification of Appeal Procedures The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) and Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) are proposing to amend and clarify regulations concerning certain aspects of appeals of ONRR correspondence and to clarify the final administrative nature of ONRR...	Proposed Rule	Jul 22, 2013
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Final Procedures for Distribution of Remaining Crude Oil Refunds The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for the disbursement of crude oil refund monies currently remaining in the DOE crude oil refund escrow account. The preliminary distribution of these monies, ap...	Notice	Aug 20, 2007
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the procedures for the disbursement of $1,592,901, plus accrued interest, in motor gasoline overcharges obtained by the DOE pursuant to remedial orders issued to Pow...	Notice	Jul 03, 2007
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the procedures for the disbursement of $1,585,576.76, plus accrued interest, in crude oil overcharges obtained by the DOE concerning BPM Ltd., Case No. TEF-0001, Hon...	Notice	Aug 22, 2005
Interior Department > BLM, DOI OHA Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and Appeals; Grazing Administration-Exclusive of Alaska, Administrative Remedies; Grazing Administration-Effect of Wildfire Management Decisions; Administration of Forest Management Decisions The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is proposing to amend its existing regulations governing hearings and appeals to simplify proof of service, to codify who has a right of appeal, and to expedite its review of wildfire management decisions. The...	Proposed Rule	Dec 16, 2002
Interior Department > DOI OHA Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals The Office of Hearings and Appeals is publishing final rules to update addresses and telephone numbers and to conform cross- references and language in existing rules with rules of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.	Rule	Oct 01, 2002
Interior Department > DOI OHA Trust Management Reform: Probate of Indian Trust Estates The Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), is revising its regulations regarding hearings and appeals involving the probate of property and funds held in trust or restricted status for individual Indians and Alaska Natives....	Rule	Dec 31, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Proposed Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the procedures for the disbursement of $528,941, plus accrued interest, in crude oil and refined petroleum product overcharges obtained by the DOE pursuant to consen...	Notice	Sep 13, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the procedures for the disbursement of $6,672,934, plus accrued interest, in refined petroleum product overcharges obtained by the DOE pursuant to a remedial order O...	Notice	Sep 13, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Proposed Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the proposed procedures for the disbursement of $528,941, plus accrued interest, in crude oil and refined petroleum overcharges obtained by the DOE pursuant to conse...	Notice	Jul 25, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Proposed Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the proposed procedures for the disbursement of $6,672,934, plus accrued interest, in refined petroleum overcharges obtained by the DOE pursuant to a remedial order...	Notice	Jul 13, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA Trust Management Reform; Probate of Indian Trust Estates	Correction	Jun 25, 2001
Agriculture Department > APHIS, Interior Department > BLM, DOI OHA, Commerce Department > ITA, NOAA, Environmental Protection Agency Citrus Canker; Payments for Recovery of Lost Production Income	Correction	Jun 25, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA Trust Management Reform: Probate of Indian Trust Estates The Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), is revising its regulations regarding hearings and appeals involving the probate of property and funds held in trust or restricted status for individual Indians and Alaska Natives....	Rule	Jun 18, 2001
Interior Department > DOI OHA Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals; Petitions for Award of Costs and Expenses Under Section 525(e) of the SMCRA This action extends the comment period an additional 30 days on the Department of the Interior's Office of Hearings and Appeals' proposal to amend its rules governing who may receive an award of costs and expenses, including attorney fees, under sect...	Proposed Rule	Oct 12, 2000
Interior Department > DOI OHA Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals; Petitions for Award of Costs and Expenses Under Section 525(e) of the SMCRA The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) proposes to amend its rule governing who may receive an award of costs and expenses, including attorney fees, under section 525(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) to provide t...	Proposed Rule	Jul 28, 2000
Interior Department > DOI OHA, Energy Department Implementation of Special Refund Procedures The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of Energy (DOE) announces the final procedures for disbursement of more than $12,000,000, including accrued interest, in alleged crude oil overcharges obtained by the DOE under the terms of C...	Notice	Apr 06, 2000

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