(a) Exceptions to an Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order shall:
(1) Set forth specifically the questions upon which exceptions are taken;
(2) Identify that part of the Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order to which objection is made;
(3) Designate by precise citation of page the portions of the record relied on, state the grounds for the exceptions and include the citation of authorities unless set forth in a supporting brief.
(b) Any exception to a ruling, finding, conclusion, or recommendation which is not specifically urged shall be deemed to have been waived. Any exception which fails to comply with the foregoing requirements may be disregarded.
authority: 5 U.S.C. 7105,
7111,
7120,
7134;
22 U.S.C. 4107,
4111,
4117;
2 U.S.C. 1351(a)(1); Secretary's Order No. 03-2012, 77 FR 69376, November 16, 2012; Secretary's Order No. 01-2020, 85 FR 13186 (March 6, 2020)
source: 45 FR 15158, Mar. 7, 1980, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 50 FR 31311, Aug. 1, 1985.
cite as: 29 CFR 458.89