(a) Within 15 days after mailing of the report of the Assistant
Secretary's Representative, any interested party may appeal the conduct
of the hearing or vote or both by filing written exceptions with the
Assistant Secretary. Blanket appeals shall not be received. Impertinent
or scandalous matter may be stricken by the Assistant Secretary, or an
appeal containing such matter or lacking in specifications may be
dismissed.
(b) Upon review of the whole record, the Assistant Secretary shall
issue a decision or may order further hearing,
a new vote, or such further proceedings as he deems appropriate.
[29 FR 8264, July 1, 1964, as amended at 50 FR 31310, Aug. 1, 1985]