Request That Previous Decision Be Modified or Overruled

A firm requested that a prior decision regarding timber management practices by the Forest Service be reversed on the grounds that the GAO decision failed to consider relevant evidence, mistakenly evaluated evidence which was considered, and was contrary to law. The firm presented further evidence that was not considered in the prior decision. However, it was not clear from the record that the Forest Service's position was without merit. Consequently, GAO could not conclude that the prior decision was erroneous. Accordingly, the prior decision was not overruled, and the request for reconsideration was denied. GAO did suggest that the firm pursue whatever remedy was available in the courts.