During any period when the Board lacks a quorum, administrative and procedural requests that would normally be filed with the Office of the Executive Secretary for decision by the Board prior to the filing of a request for review under Sec. 102.67 of this part, or exceptions under Sec. Sec. 102.46 and 102.69 of this part, shall be referred to the Executive Secretary for ruling. Such rulings by the Executive Secretary, and orders in connection therewith, shall not be appealed directly to the Board, but shall be considered by the Board if such matters are raised by a party in its request for review or exceptions.