(a) General. Either party may file an interlocutory appeal of a Judge's ruling which decides an issue of privilege. Interlocutory appeals will be decided by the Administrator of SBA or a designee.

(b) Procedures. An interlocutory appeal must be filed and served no later than 20 calendar days after issuance of the ruling to which the interlocutory appeal applies. A response to the interlocutory appeal must be filed 10 calendar days after the interlocutory appeal is served. The Judge may stay the proceedings before OHA, in whole or in part, as he or she deems appropriate pending resolution of the interlocutory appeal.