14 C.F.R. § 302.217 Exceptions to administrative law judge's initial or recommended decision.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
(a) Within seven (7) days after service of any initial or recommended decision of an administrative law judge, any party may file exceptions to the decision with the DOT decisionmaker. (b) If timely and adequate exceptions are filed, review of the initial or recommended decision is automatic. (c) In all other respects, the provisions of §302.34 shall apply.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 302—RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS
Subpart B—Rules Applicable to U.S. Air Carrier Certificate and Foreign Air Carrier Permit Licensing Proceedings
Disposition of Applications
§ 302.217 Exceptions to administrative law judge's initial or recommended decision.

