(a) An affected individual or institution may appeal to the Director in writing within 30 days after receiving the Deputy Director’s written decision. The Deputy Director’s decision becomes a final administrative action if it is not appealed within the 30 day period.

Terms Used In 45 CFR 689.10 v2

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

(b) The Director may appoint an uninvolved NSF officer or employee to review an appeal and make recommendations.

(c) The Director will normally inform the appellant of a final decision within 60 days after receiving the appeal. That decision will be the final administrative action of the Foundation