Any party adversely affected by the Secretary’s decision may request the Secretary’s reconsideration within twenty (20) days counted from the date when notice of the decision is given. This term may be waived or extended, with the written consent of all [parties] and for justified cause. The Secretary shall have fifteen (15) days to decide the requested reconsideration, after which, if no decision has been issued, it shall be understood that the requested reconsideration has been denied.
History —Jan. 8, 2004, No. 8, § 26, eff. 120 days after Jan. 8, 2004.