; and (II) shall include the specific reasons for the decision. (3) Grievance process (A) In general The Secretary shall establish an internal grievance process under which a covered individual may grieve a decision issued under paragraph (2) not later than the date that is 7 business days after the date on which the decision under that paragraph was issued. (B) Total period The Secretary shall issue a decision for which an internal grievance process is initiated under subparagraph (A) not later than 21 business days after the date on which the grievance process is initiated by the covered individual. (C) Final and conclusive decision A grievance decision under this paragraph shall be final and conclusive. (4) Procedures superseding CBAs The procedures under this subsection shall supersede any collective bargaining agreement to the extent that such an agreement is inconsistent with the procedures. (5) Performance appraisal The procedures under chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to an action under subsection (b). (6) Appeal to merit systems protection board (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B) and subsection (e), any removal, demotion, or suspension of more than 14 days under subsection (b) may be appealed to the Merit Systems Protection Board, which shall refer such appeal to an administrative law judge pursuant to section 7701(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code. (B) Time period An appeal under subparagraph (A) of a removal, demotion, or suspension may only be made if the appeal is made not later than 10 business days after the date of the removal, demotion, or suspension. (e) Expedited review (1) In general On receipt of an appeal under subsection (d)(6)(A), the applicable administrative law judge shall— (A) expedite the appeal under section 7701(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code