7 C.F.R. § 47.22

(a) Oral argument. There shall be no right to oral argument other than as provided in § 47.15(h).

(b) Briefs. The Secretary will consider any proposed findings of fact, conclusions, and orders, statements of objections, and briefs filed as provided in § 47.19(b). Briefs filed in accordance with § 47.19(c) and those filed in support of statements of fact will also be considered by the Secretary.