(a) Applicable State law. A determination or redetermination under
this part 617 shall be subject to review in the same manner and to the
same extent as determinations and redeterminations under the applicable
State law, and only in that manner and to that extent. Proceedings for
review of a determination or redetermination may be consolidated or
joined with proceedings for review of a determination or redetermination
under the State law where convenient or necessary. Procedures as to the
right of appeal and opportunity for fair hearing shall be consistent
with sections 303(a) (1) and (3) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(a) (1) and (3)).
(b) Appeals promptness. Appeals under paragraph (a) of this section
shall be decided with a degree of promptness meeting the Secretary's
``Standard on Appeals Promptness--Unemployment Compensation'' (part 650
of this chapter). Any provisions of the applicable State law for
advancement or priority of UI cases on judicial calendars, or otherwise
intended to provide for prompt payment of UI when due, shall apply to
proceedings involving entitlement to TAA under this part 617.