# 49 CFR § 98.10: Appeal

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 98.10
- **Heading:** Appeal
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 10, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Transportation > PART 98—ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS ON POST-EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES > Subpart A—Administration of Enforcement Proceedings

## Text

(a) Within 30 working days after receipt of a decision issued under § 98.8 or § 98.9 of this part, either the Departmental counsel or the former employee may appeal the decision to the Secretary.
(b) In making a decision on an appeal, the Secretary shall consider only the evidence admitted during the prior proceeding and contained in the record of that proceeding.
(c) If the Secretary modifies or reverses the initial decision, the Secretary shall specify the findings of fact and conclusions of law that are different from those of the examiner.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 98.1 § 98.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.2 § 98.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.3 § 98.3 Reports of apparent violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.4 § 98.4 Initiation of administrative disciplinary proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.5 § 98.5 Former employee response to notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.6 § 98.6 Examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.7 § 98.7 Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.8 § 98.8 Decision by examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.9 § 98.9 Decision if hearing waived.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.10 § 98.10 Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.10.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.11 § 98.11 Final administrative decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.12 § 98.12 Administrative sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 98.13 § 98.13 Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-98.13.md)

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