[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 19CFR111.59]



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                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

              HOMELAND SECURITY; 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.