10 CFR §708.33

1. (a)By the 15th day after filing a notice of appeal under § 708.32, the appellant must file a statement identifying the issues that it wishes the OHA Director to review. A copy of the statement must be served on the other parties, who may file a response by the 20th day after receipt of the statement. Any response must also be served on the other parties.
2. (b)In considering the appeal, the OHA Director:
   1. (1)Will possess all powers necessary to adjudicate the appeal.
   2. (2)Will review findings of fact for clear error and conclusions of law de novo; and
   3. (3)Will close the record on appeal after receiving the last submission permitted under this section.