party Upon the written request of a petitioning party, the Board shall dismiss the petition, with or without prejudice. (B) By responding party or interested owner Upon written request of a responding party or interested owner, the Board shall dismiss any responses to the petition, and shall consider all claims and factual assertions in the petition to be true. (17) Factual findings Subject to paragraph (11)(A)(iii), the Board shall make factual findings based upon a preponderance of the evidence. (18) Determinations (A) Nature and contents A determination rendered by the Board in a proceeding shall— (i) be reached by a majority of the Board