(a) 
         Within 15 days after receiving an answer, an applicant may file a reply.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         If the applicant's reply is based on any alleged facts not in the record of the adversary adjudication, the applicant shall include with the reply either—
     
    
        
        (1) 
         Supporting affidavits; or
     
    
        
        (2) 
         A request for further proceedings under  § 21.44.
     
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        (Authority: 
                5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1)
            )