# 45 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026): The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board's response

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## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board's response
- **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 / § 16.7: § 16.7   The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board's response.

## Text

(a) As explained in 2 CFR 200.342, a prospective appellant must submit a notice of appeal to the Board within 30 days after receiving the final decision. The notice of appeal must include a copy of the final decision, a statement of the amount in dispute in the appeal, and a brief statement of why the decision is wrong.
(b) Within ten days after receiving the notice of appeal, the Board will send an acknowledgment, enclose a copy of these procedures, and advise the appellant of the next steps. The Board will also send a copy of the notice of appeal, its attachments, and the Board's acknowledgment to the respondent. If the Board Chair has determined that the appeal does not meet the conditions of § 16.3 or if further information is needed to make this determination, the Board will notify the parties at this point.
[46 FR 43817, Aug. 31, 1981, as amended at 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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