# 20 CFR § 702.318: The record; what constitutes; nontransferability of the administrative file

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.318

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 702.318
- **Heading:** The record; what constitutes; nontransferability of the administrative file
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER A—LONGSHOREMEN'S AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND RELATED STATUTES > PART 702—ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE > Subpart C—Adjudication Procedures > Action by District Directors

## Text

For the purpose of any further proceedings under the Act, the formal record of proceedings shall consist of the hearing record made before the administrative law judge (see § 702.344). When transferring the case for hearing pursuant to § 702.317, the district director shall not transfer the administrative file under any circumstances.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 702.301 § 702.301 Scope of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.301.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.311 § 702.311 Handling of claims matters by district directors; informal conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.311.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.312 § 702.312 Informal conferences; called by and held before whom.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.312.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.313 § 702.313 Informal conferences; how called; when called.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.313.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.314 § 702.314 Informal conferences; how conducted; where held.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.314.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.315 § 702.315 Conclusion of conference; agreement on all matters with respect to the claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.315.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.316 § 702.316 Conclusion of conference; no agreement on all matters with respect to the claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.316.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.317 § 702.317 Preparation and transfer of the case for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.317.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.318 § 702.318 The record; what constitutes; nontransferability of the administrative file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.318.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.319 § 702.319 Obtaining documents from the administrative file for reintroduction at formal hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.319.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.321 § 702.321 Procedures for determining applicability of section 8(f) of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.321.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.331 § 702.331 Formal hearings; procedure initiating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.331.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.332 § 702.332 Formal hearings; how conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.332.md)
- [20 CFR § 702.333 § 702.333 Formal hearings; parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.333.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-702.318. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.