8.69—Appeal to the Secretary.
Within 30 days from the date of the Administrative Law Judge's decision, either
party may appeal to the Secretary. The appeal will be filed with the Director of
Practice in duplicate and will include exceptions to the decision of the
Administrative Law Judge and supporting reasons for those exceptions. If the
Director of Practice files the appeal, he or she shall transmit a copy of it to the
respondent. Within 30 days after receipt of an appeal or copy thereof, the other
party may file a reply brief in duplicate with the Director of Practice. If the
Director of Practice files the reply brief, he or she shall transmit a copy of it to
the respondent. Upon the filing of an appeal and a reply brief, if any, the Director
of Practice shall transmit the entire record to the Secretary.