19 C.F.R. § 111.59 Preliminary proceedings.
Title 19 - Customs Duties
(a) Opportunity to participate. The port director 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 port director 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.
Title 19: Customs Duties
PART 111—CUSTOMS BROKERS
Subpart D—Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Permit, and Monetary Penalty in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation
§ 111.59 Preliminary proceedings.
