If it appears to the Regional Director that the charge has merit, formal proceedings will be instituted in accordance with the procedures described in §§ 102.15 through 102.51 , insofar as they are applicable, and insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subpart. If it appears to the Regional Director that issuance of a complaint is not warranted, the Director will decline to issue a complaint, and the provisions of § 102.19 , including the provisions for appeal to the General Counsel, are applicable unless an election has been directed under §§ 102.77 and 102.78 , in which event the provisions of § 102.81 are applicable.
29 C.F.R. §102.74