(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 . Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1)