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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 Proceedings, 14 CFR Part 16.

FAA-Initiated Proceeding Timelines - Time Period in Days1

I. Timeline for Director's Determination


FAA Initiates Investigation2  
Notice of Investigation3  
Response  
Director's Determination4  
(no time limit)
(no time limit)
30
(no time limit)

II. Timeline for Final Agency Decision

Without a hearing:

Appeal to ARP-1  
Reply  
Final Decision by ARP-15  
30
20
60

With a hearing:

Request for Hearing6  
Hearing Notice Order  
Hearing Officer Initial Decision7  
Appeal to ARP-1  
Reply  
Final Decision by ARP-18
20
10
110
15
10
30

Notes:

  1. Time periods may be increased by the 3 day "mail rule," §16.17(c).
  2. Under §16.101, which may include, without limitation, any of the actions described in §16.29(b).
  3. Under §16.103, following initiation of the investigation. The Notice sets forth the areas of agency concern and the reasons therefore; requests a response to the notice within 30 days of service, and informs the respondent that FAA will, in its discretion, invite good faith efforts to to resolve the matter.
  4. Under §16.105 and §16.31 after matters addressed in FAA notice are not resolved informally.
  5. 60 days after the due date of the reply, §16.33(d).
  6. 20 days after the Director's determination, §16.109(c)(1).
  7. 110 days after the Director's determination, §16.241(a).
  8. 30 days from the due date of the reply, §16.241(c).

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