Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter II - Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 209 - Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures |
Subpart B - Hazardous Materials Penalties |
Civil Penalties |
§ 209.113 - Request for hearing.
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§ 209.113 Request for hearing.
(a) If a respondent elects to request a hearing, he or she must submit a written request to the Chief Counsel referring to the case number which appeared on the notice of the probable violation. The request must -
(1) State the name and address of the respondent and of the person signing the request if different from the respondent;
(2) State with respect to each allegation whether it is admitted or denied; and
(3) State with particularity the issues to be raised by the respondent at the hearing.
(b) After a request for hearing which complies with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, the Chief Counsel schedules a hearing for the earliest practicable date.
(c) The Chief Counsel or the hearing officer appointed under § 209.115 may grant extensions of the time of the commencement of the hearing for good cause shown.