This regulation establishes the informal review process for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) facing suspension, proposed revocation, or other adverse actions. An appellant must submit a written review request within 30 days of the adverse notice, including a copy of the notice, a brief statement contesting the decision, and any request for oral presentation. The reviewing official must acknowledge receipt within 5 days and advise on next steps, with copies sent to the respondent.
View official source§ 8.25 Informal review and the reviewing official's response. (a) Request for review. Within 30 days of the date of the notice of the suspension or proposed revocation, the appellant must submit a written request to the reviewing official seeking review, unless some other time period is agreed to by the parties. A copy must also be sent to the respondent. The request for review must include a copy of the notice of suspension, proposed revocation, or adverse action, a brief statement of why the decision to suspend, propose revocation, or take an adverse action is incorrect, and the appellant's request for an oral presentation, if desired. (b) Acknowledgment. Within 5 days after receiving the request for review, the reviewing official will send an acknowledgment and advise the appellant of the next steps. The reviewing official will also send a copy of the acknowledgment to the respondent.