Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.2425.3 Oppositions—who may file;  time limits for filing;  procedural and other requirements for filing

(a) Who may file. A party to arbitration under the provisions of chapter 71 of title 5 of the United States Code may file an opposition to an exception that has been filed under § 2425.2 of this part.

(b) Timeliness requirements. Any opposition must be filed within thirty (30) days after the date the exception is served on the opposing party. For additional rules regarding computing the filing date, see 5 CFR 2425.8, 2429.21 and 2429.22.

(c) Procedural requirements. Oppositions must comply with the requirements set forth in 5 CFR 2429.24 (Place and method of filing;  acknowledgment), 2429.25 (Number of copies and paper size), 2429.27 (Service;  statement of service), and 2429.29 (Content of filings).