7 CFR § 283.23 - Procedural matters.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t7/s283.23"
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title: "7 CFR § 283.23 - Procedural matters."
title_number: 7
title_name: "Agriculture"
section_number: "283.23"
section_name: "Procedural matters."
chapter_name: "FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM"
part_number: "283"
part_name: "APPEALS OF QUALITY CONTROL (“QC”) CLAIMS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "7 U.S.C. 2011-2036."
regulatory_source: "Amdt. 348, 59 FR 34561, July 6, 1994, unless otherwise noted."
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# 283.23 Procedural matters.

(a) *Communications from Hearing Clerk.* In order to expedite the appeal process, the Hearing Clerk may develop form letters and transmittal forms to be used for notices, service of papers, requests for information, and all other communications between the Hearing Clerk's Office and the parties.

(b) *Representation.* All parties may be represented by attorneys or by designated representatives. Attorneys or designated representatives appearing for the parties shall file formal notices of appearances and withdrawals with the Hearing Clerk.