After a report of a breach or violation has been filed, or upon his
own motion and without any report of a breach or violation having been
previously filed, the Solicitor may issue and cause to be served upon
the respondent a formal complaint stating the charges. Notice of hearing
before an administrative law judge designated by the Secretary of Labor
shall be issued and served within a reasonable time after the issuance
of the complaint. A copy of the complaint and notice of hearing shall be
served upon the surety or sureties. Unless the administrative law judge
otherwise determines, the date of hearing shall not be sooner than 30
days after the date of issuance of the complaint.
[35 FR 14839, Sept. 24, 1970, as amended at 61 FR 19987, May 3, 1996]
