29 CFR § 458.89 - Contents of exceptions to Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order.

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title: "29 CFR § 458.89 - Contents of exceptions to Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order."
title_number: 29
title_name: "Labor"
section_number: "458.89"
section_name: "Contents of exceptions to Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF LABOR-MANAGEMENT STANDARDS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
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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)."
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# 458.89 Contents of exceptions to Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order.

(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.