Background

This transmittal updates Volume I, Division 1, Chapter 2, Representative Fees. We are removing 20 sections containing sample notice, recommendation, determination or similar language. These sections are no longer needed as they contain outdated information and updated materials are available in our case processing systems.

Explanation of Content and Changes

The following sections are being removed from HALLEX I-1-2:

I-1-2-101 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Approves the Fee Agreement

I-1-2-102 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Disapproves the Fee Agreement

I-1-2-103 – Exhibit – Model Memorandum for ALJ/AAJ to Request Administrative Review of Fee Amount Based on an Approved Fee Agreement

I-1-2-104 – Exhibit – Fee Agreement Recommendation

I-1-2-105 – Sample – Acknowledgment Letter – Request for Administrative Review – Fee Agreement or Fee Petition Received by Wrong Office and Forwarded to Correct Office

I-1-2-106 – Sample – Deny Request for Administrative Review – Fee Agreement or Fee Petition

I-1-2-107 – Sample – Acknowledgment Letters – Request for Administrative Review of Fee Agreement Approval/Disapproval

I-1-2-108 – Sample – Determination Notices – Request for Administrative Review of a Fee Agreement Disapproval

I-1-2-109 – Sample – Acknowledgment Letters – Request for Administrative Review of Fee Resulting from Fee Agreement

I-1-2-110 – Sample – Interim Letters – Request for Administrative Review of Fee Resulting from Fee Agreement – Request Information on Services and Time Spent

I-1-2-111 – Sample – Final Letters – Request for Administrative Review of Fee Amount Based on Approved Fee Agreement

I-1-2-112 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Incorrectly Approved Fee Agreement

I-1-2-113 – Exhibit – Sample Memorandum from the Chief ALJ, RCALJ, or Deputy Chair to the PC or FO, Advising the PC or FO to Process the Fee Under the Fee Agreement

I-1-2-115 – Sample – Acknowledge Receipt of Request for Administrative Review of Fee Petition Determination

I-1-2-116 – Sample – Final Letters – Administrative Review Requested on Fee Petition Determination

I-1-2-117 – Exhibit – Fee Agreement Recommendation in Subsequent Application Case

I-1-2-118 – Exhibit – Subsequent Application Situation – ALJ or AAJ Disapproves Fee Agreement in Prior Application

I-1-2-119 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Rescinds the Fee Agreement Approval in the Subsequent Application and Disapproves the Fee Agreement

I-1-2-120 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Approves Latest-Dated Fee Agreement After Determination in Subsequent Application Is Reopened

I-1-2-121 – Exhibit – ALJ or AAJ Disapproves Latest-Dated Fee Agreement After Determination in Subsequent Application Is Reopened

Date: February 3, 2025