[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 15, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 15CFR0.735-45]

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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE
 
PART 0_EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart H_Disciplinary Actions Concerning Post-Employment Conflict of 
                           Interest Violations
 
Sec.  0.735-45  Notice.

    (a) The Director shall notify the former employee of the proposed 
disciplinary action in writing by registered or certified mail, return 
receipt requested, or by any means which gives actual notice or is 
reasonably calculated to give actual notice. Notice shall be considered 
received if sent to the last known address of the former employee.
    (b) The notice shall include:
    (1) A statement of allegations and the basis thereof sufficiently 
detailed to enable the former employee to prepare a defense;
    (2) A statement that the former employee is entitled to a hearing if 
requested within 20 days from date of notice;
    (3) An explanation of the method by which the former employee may 
request a hearing under this subpart including the name, address, and 
telephone number of the person to contact if there are further 
questions;
    (4) A statement that the former employee has the right to submit 
documentary evidence to the Director if a hearing is not requested and 
an explanation of the method of submitting such evidence and the date by 
which it must be received; and
    (5) A statement of the sanctions which have been proposed.