§2.503. May an appeal be dismissed without a decision on the merits?

You are late in filing your appeal;

You lack standing because you do not meet the requirements of § 2.200 for bringing an appeal;

You have withdrawn the appeal;

You have failed to pay a required appeal bond;

The reviewing official lacks the authority to grant the requested relief;

If you are represented and your representative does not meet the standards established in 43 CFR part 1 related to eligibility to practice before the Department, and you have failed to substitute yourself or an eligible representative after being given an opportunity to do so; or

The reviewing official determines there are other circumstances that warrant a dismissal and explains those circumstances in the dismissal order.