§ 351.907 Reconsideration of an initial decision

5 CFR 351.907(a)(a) Upon a request from either party to the dispute or upon its own initiative, OPM may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, reopen and reconsider an initial decision issued under this subpart. An employee, the employee's representative, or the agency may request reconsideration of an initial decision within 30 calendar days from issuance of the initial decision. The request for reconsideration must be filed in the same manner as an initial appeal.

5 CFR 351.907(b)(b) Grounds for which OPM may grant a request for reconsideration are:

5 CFR 351.907(b)(1)(1) The initial decision contains erroneous findings of material fact sufficient to warrant an outcome different from that of the initial decision;

5 CFR 351.907(b)(2)(2) The initial decision is based on an erroneous interpretation of statute or regulation or the erroneous application of the law to the facts of the case. The party must explain how the error affected the outcome of the case;

5 CFR 351.907(b)(3)(3) New and material evidence or legal argument is available that, despite the party's due diligence, was not available when the record closed. To constitute new evidence, the information contained in the documents, not just the documents themselves, must have been unavailable despite due diligence when the record closed; or

5 CFR 351.907(b)(4)(4) OPM finds good cause to reconsider an appeal.

5 CFR 351.907(c)(c) In any case that is reopened or reviewed, OPM may:

5 CFR 351.907(c)(1)(1) Issue a reopened and reconsidered decision (“R&R decision”) that affirms, reverses, modifies, vacates, or otherwise decides the case, in whole or in part;

5 CFR 351.907(c)(2)(2) Require the parties to submit argument and evidence;

5 CFR 351.907(c)(3)(3) Take any other action necessary for final disposition of the case; and

5 CFR 351.907(c)(4)(4) Issue an order with a date for compliance with the R&R decision.

5 CFR 351.907(d)(d) There is no further right of administrative appeal from the R&R decision.