Part 15—uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Prop- Erty Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Pro- Grams

Sec. 16.1 What this part does. 16.2 Definitions. 16.3 When these procedures become available. 16.4 Summary of procedures below. 16.5 How the Board operates. 16.6 Who represents the parties. 16.7 The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board’s response. 16.8 The next step in the appeal process: Preparation of an appeal file and written argument. 16.9 How the Board will promote development of the record. 16.10 Using a conference. 16.11 Hearing. 16.12 The expedited process. 16.13 Powers and responsibilities. 16.14 How Board review is limited. 16.15 Failure to meet deadlines and other requirements. 16.16 Parties to the appeal. 16.17 Ex parte communications (communications outside the record). 16.18 Mediation. 16.19 How to calculate deadlines. 16.20 How to submit material to the Board. 16.21 Record and decisions. 16.22 The effect of an appeal. 16.23 How long an appeal takes.