39 CFR § 953.13 - Appeal from initial decision.

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title: "39 CFR § 953.13 - Appeal from initial decision."
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section_name: "Appeal from initial decision."
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# 953.13 Appeal from initial decision.

Either party may file exceptions in a brief on appeal to the Judicial Officer within 5 days after receipt of the initial decision unless additional time is granted. A reply brief may be filed within 5 days after the receipt of the appeal brief by the opposing party.