# 22 CFR § 61.7: Review and appeal procedures

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 61.7
- **Heading:** Review and appeal procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER G—PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND EXCHANGES > PART 61—WORLD-WIDE FREE FLOW OF AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS

## Text

(a) An applicant may request a formal review of any adverse ruling rendered by the Attestation Officer. Such request for review must be made in writing and received no more than 30 days from the date of the Attestation Officer's decision.
(b) The request for review must set forth all arguments which the applicant wishes to advance in support of his or her position and any data upon which such argument is based. A copy of the material for which certification or authentication has been denied must accompany the request for review. The request for review should be addressed as follows: Attestation Program Review Board ECA/GCV—Attestation Officer, Department of State, 301 4th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547.
(c) The Review Board shall render the applicant a written decision, reversing or affirming the ruling of the Attestation Officer, within 30 days from receipt of the request for review. Such decision shall constitute final administrative action.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 61.1 § 61.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.2 § 61.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.3 § 61.3 Certification and authentication criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.4 § 61.4 Certification procedures—Exports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.5 § 61.5 Authentication procedures—Imports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.6 § 61.6 Consultation with subject matter specialists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.7 § 61.7 Review and appeal procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.8 § 61.8 Coordination with United States Customs Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 61.9 § 61.9 General information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-61.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 63.1 § 63.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-63.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 63.2 § 63.2 Applicability of this part under special circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-63.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 63.3 § 63.3 Grants to foreign participants to observe, consult, demonstrate special skills, or engage in specialized programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-63.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 63.4 § 63.4 Grants to foreign participants to lecture, teach, and engage in research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-63.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 63.5 § 63.5 Grants to foreign participants to study.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-63.5.md)

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