(a) Petition for review. Any party may request review of the hearing officer's determination or order by filing a written petition for review with the Secretary within fifteen days of receipt of the hearing officer's determination or order. A petition for review may be granted or denied in the discretion of the Secretary or designee. This petition shall not exceed ten pages and shall specifically state the issues and basis upon which the party seeks review. This petition shall be served on all parties and the Secretary simultaneously, in accordance with § 26.15.

(b) Briefs by opposing parties. Opposing parties may submit briefs, not to exceed ten pages, opposing review. These briefs must be filed within fifteen days of the party's receipt of a petition for review.

(c) Secretarial action. Upon granting any petition for review, the Secretary or designee, may require further briefs. Secretarial review shall be limited to the factual record produced before the hearing officer. The Secretary, or designee, shall issue a written determination and shall serve it upon the parties and the hearing officer.