Within 30 days from the date of the
 Administrative Law Judge's decision, either party
 may appeal to the General Counsel. The appeal
 shall be filed with the Director in duplicate and
 shall include exceptions to the decision of the
 Administrative Law Judge and supporting reasons
 for such exceptions. If an appeal is filed by the
 Director, he/she shall transmit a copy thereof to
 the respondent. Within 30 days after receipt of an
 appeal or copy thereof, the other party may file a
 reply brief in duplicate with the Director. If the
 reply brief is filed by the Director, he/she shall
 transmit a copy of it to the respondent. Upon the
 filing of an appeal and a reply brief, if any, the
 Director shall transmit the entire record to the
 General Counsel.