(a) Any objection with respect to the conduct of the hearing,
including any objection to the introduction of evidence, may be stated
orally or in writing accompanied by a short statement of the grounds for
such objection and included in the record. No such objection shall be
deemed waived by further participation in the hearing. Such objection
shall not stay the conduct of the hearing.
(b) Automatic exceptions will be allowed to all adverse rulings.
Rulings by the Administrative Law Judge shall not be appealed prior to
the transfer of the case to the Assistant Secretary, but shall be
considered by the Assistant Secretary only upon the filing of exceptions
to the Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order in
accordance with Sec. 458.88.
