15 CFR §25.9
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- (a)The respondent may request a hearing by filing an answer with the reviewing official within 30 days of service of the complaint. An answer shall be deemed to be a request for hearing.
- (b)In the answer, the respondent—
- (1)Shall admit or deny each of the allegations of liability made in the complaint;
- (2)Shall state any defense on which the respondent intends to rely;
- (3)May state any reasons why the respondent contends that the penalties and assessments should be less than the statutory maximum; and
- (4)Shall state the name, address, and telephone number of the person authorized by the respondent to act as respondent's representative, if any.