[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 19, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 19CFR111.59]

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                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
 
  CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
 
PART 111--CUSTOMS BROKERS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart D--Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of License or Permit, 
        and Monetary Penalty in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation
 
Sec. 111.59  Preliminary proceedings.

    (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 Sec. 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.