Reconsideration of final denials.

§ 842.57 Reconsideration of final denials. This section provides the procedures used to reconsider a final denial. (a) An FCC has the inherent authority to reconsider a final decision. The mere fact that a request for reconsideration is received does not obligate the settlement authority to reopen the claim. (b) The FCC does not mention a reconsideration right in the original denial letter. (c) A settlement authority must reconsider the final action when there is: (1) New and material evidence concerning the claim; or (2) Obvious errors in the original decision. (d) The FCC must document in the claim file the reason for reconsideration. (e) A FCC above the original settlement authority may direct a claim be forwarded to a higher FCC for reconsideration. [81 FR 83694, Nov. 22, 2016]