[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR1502.41]

[Page 519]
 
                     TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
 
             CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
 
PART 1502--PROCEDURES FOR FORMAL EVIDENTIARY PUBLIC HEARING--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart G--Initial and Final Decision
 
Sec.  1502.41  Appeal from or review of initial decision.

    (a) A participant may appeal an initial decision to the Commission 
by filing exceptions with the Office of the Secretary, and serving them 
on the other participants within the period specified in the initial 
decision. The period for appeal to the Commission may not exceed 30 
days, unless extended by the Commission under paragraph (d) of this 
section.
    (b) Exceptions must specifically identify alleged errors in the 
findings of fact or conclusions of law in the initial decision, and 
provide supporting citations to the record. Oral argument before the 
Commission may be requested in the exceptions.
    (c) Any reply to the exceptions shall be filed and served within the 
period specified in the initial decision. The period may not exceed 30 
days after the end of the period (including any extensions) for filing 
exceptions, unless extended by the Commission under paragraph (d) of 
this section.
    (d) The Commission may extend the time for filing exceptions or 
replies to exceptions for good cause shown.
    (e) If the Commission decides to hear oral argument, the 
participants will be informed of the date, time, and place of the 
argument, the amount of time allotted to each participant, and the 
issues to be addressed.
    (f) Within 10 days following the expiration of the time for filing 
exceptions (including any extensions), the Commission may file with the 
Office of the Secretary, and serve on the participants, a notice of the 
Commission's determination to review the initial decision. The 
Commission may invite the participants to file briefs or present oral 
argument on the matter. The time for filing briefs or presenting oral 
argument will be specified in that or a later notice.