19 CFR §111.59
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- (a)Opportunity to participate. The processing Center will advise the broker of his opportunity to participate in preliminary proceedings with an opportunity to avoid formal proceedings against his license or permit.
- (b)Notice of preliminary proceedings. The processing Center will serve upon the broker, in the manner set forth in § 111.63, written notice that:
- (1)Transmits a copy of the proposed statement of charges;
- (2)Informs the broker that formal proceedings are available to him;
- (3)Informs the broker that sections 554 and 558, Title 5, United States Code, will be applicable if formal proceedings are necessary;
- (4)Invites the broker to show cause why formal proceedings should not be instituted;
- (5)Informs the broker that he may make submissions and demonstrations of the character contemplated by the cited statutory provisions;
- (6)Invites any negotiation for settlement of the complaint or charge that the broker deems it desirable to enter into;
- (7)Advises the broker of his right to be represented by counsel;
- (8)Specifies the place where the broker may respond in writing; and
- (9)Advises the broker that the response must be received within 30 calendar days of the date of the notice.