(a) If you intend to appeal a BLM decision under this subpart, use the following table to see when you must file a notice of appeal with OHA:
| If—
| And—
| Then if you intend to appeal, you must file a notice of appeal with OHA—
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| (1) You do not request State Director review | | Within 30 calendar days after the date you receive the original decision.
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| (2) You request State Director review | The State Director does not accept your request for review | On the original decision within 30 calendar days of the date you receive the State Director's decision not to review.
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| (3) You request State Director review | The State Director has accepted your request for review, but has not made a decision on the merits of the appeal | On the original decision before the State Director issues a decision.
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| (4) You request State Director review | The State Director makes a decision on the merits of the appeal | On the State Director's decision within 30 calendar days of the date you receive, or are notified of, the State Director's decision. |
(b) In order for OHA to consider your appeal of a decision, you must file a notice of appeal in writing with the BLM office where the decision was made.