[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 20]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR179.107]

[Page 296]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 179--FORMAL EVIDENTIARY PUBLIC HEARING--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart F--Decisions and Appeals
 
Sec. 179.107  Appeal from or review of initial decision.

    (a) A party may appeal an initial decision to the Administrator by 
filing exceptions with the hearing clerk, and serving them on the other 
parties, within the period specified in the initial decision. The period 
may not exceed 30 days, unless extended by the Administrator under 
paragraph (d) of this section.
    (b) Exceptions must specifically identify alleged errors in the 
findings of fact or conclusions of law or policy in the initial decision 
and, if errors in the findings of fact are alleged, must provide 
supporting citations to evidence of record. Oral argument before the 
Administrator may be requested in the exceptions.
    (c) Any reply to the exceptions is to be filed and served within the 
timeperiod specified in the initial decision. The timeperiod may not 
exceed 30 days after the end of the period (including any extensions) 
for filing exceptions, unless extended by the Administrator under 
paragraph (d) of this section.
    (d) The Administrator may extend the time for filing exceptions or 
replies to exceptions for good cause shown.
    (e) If the Administrator decides to hear oral argument, the parties 
will be informed of the date, time, and place; the amount of time 
allotted to each party, and the issues to be addressed.