[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR98.10]

[Page 738]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
          Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation
 
PART 98_ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS ON POST-EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES--Table of Contents
 
           Subpart A_Administration of Enforcement Proceedings
 
Sec.  98.10  Appeal.

    (a) Within 30 working days after receipt of a decision issued under 
Sec.  98.8 or Sec.  98.9 of this part, either the Departmental counsel 
or the former employee may appeal the decision to the Secretary.
    (b) In making a decision on an appeal, the Secretary shall consider 
only the evidence admitted during the prior proceeding and contained in 
the record of that proceeding.
    (c) If the Secretary modifies or reverses the initial decision, the 
Secretary shall specify the findings of fact and conclusions of law that 
are different from those of the examiner.