Rule 8: Suspension of Secretarial Action Pending Disposition of Appeals or Petition
(a) Filing of Motion. After an appeal or petition has been filed, an appellant or petitioner seeking a Court order to suspend action by the Secretary or the Board pending proceedings in the Court must file with the Clerk a motion and serve a copy on all other parties by an expedited method (including express mail, overnight delivery, fax or other printed electronic transmission, or hand delivery).
(b) Content. The motion must --
(1) state the reason for the relief requested and the facts relied on; and
(2) be supported by affidavits or other sworn statements addressing any facts in dispute.
(c) Court Action. The motion normally will be considered by a panel of three or more judges, but in exceptional cases the motion may be acted on by a single judge pending consideration by a panel.