# 45 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026): When these procedures become available

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## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** When these procedures become available
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 16: PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENTAL GRANT APPEALS BOARD / § 16.3: § 16.3   When these procedures become available.

## Text

Before the Board will take an appeal, three circumstances must be present:
(a) The dispute must arise under a program which uses the Board for dispute resolution, and must meet any special conditions established for that program. An explanation is contained in appendix A.
(b) The appellant must have received a final written decision, and must appeal that decision within 30 days after receiving it. Details of how final decisions are developed and issued, and what must be in them, are contained in 2 CFR 200.342.
(c) The appellant must have exhausted any preliminary appeal process required by regulation. For example, see 42 CFR part 50 (subpart D) for Public Health Service programs. In such cases, the
final written decision
required for the Board's review is the decision resulting from the preliminary review or appeal process. appendix A contains further details.
[46 FR 43817, Aug. 31, 1981, as amended at 62 FR 38218, July 17, 1997; 81 FR 3012, Jan. 20, 2016; 89 FR 80070, Oct. 2, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   What this part does.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.2 (2026) § 16.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   When these procedures become available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.4 (2026) § 16.4   Summary of procedures below.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   How the Board operates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026) § 16.6   Who represents the parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board's response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   The next step in the appeal process: Preparation of an appeal file and written argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   How the Board will promote development of the record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026) § 16.10   Using a conference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.12 (2026) § 16.12   The expedited process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.13 (2026) § 16.13   Powers and responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.14 (2026) § 16.14   How Board review is limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_14.md)

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