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14 CFR PART 16 -- RULES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS

The following is a brief overview of the procedural timeframes for the FAA's Part 16 administrative complaint process. This is NOT intended to be used in place of the official Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings, 14 CFR Part 16.

Complainant-Initiated Proceedings Timelines - Time Period in Days1

I. Timeline for Director's Determination


Complaint2  
Answer  
Reply  
Rebuttal  
Director's Determination3
 
20
10
10
120

II. Timeline for Final Agency Decision

Without a hearing:

Appeal to ARP-1  
Reply  
Final Decision by ARP-14  
30
20
60

With a hearing:

Request for Hearing5  
Hearing Notice Order  
Hearing Officer Initial Decision6  
Appeal to ARP-1  
Reply  
Final Decision by ARP-17
20
10
110
15
10
30

Notes:

  1. Time periods may be increased by the 3 day "mail rule," §16.17(c).
  2. Served by complainant on all parties and FAA, and docketed by FAA, §16.23(b) and (c). or FAA dismissal with prejudice under §16.25, or dismissal without prejudice under §16.27.
  3. 120 days after the date that the last pleading was due, §16.31(a).
  4. 60 days after the due date of the reply, §16.33(d).
  5. 20 days after the Director's determination, §16.109(c)(1).
  6. 110 days after the Director's determination, §16.241(a).
  7. 30 days from the due date of the reply, §16.241(c).

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