CFR > Title 49 - Transportation > SUBTITLE B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Parts 200–269) > PART 209—RAILROAD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES > SUBPART C—Compliance Orders (§209.201 to §209.215) > 209.203—Notice of investigation.

209.203—Notice of investigation.

(a) FRA begins a compliance order proceeding by serving a notice of investigation on the respondent.
(b) The notice of investigation contains:
(1) A statement of the legal authority for the proceeding;
(2) A statement of the factual allegations upon which the remedial action is being sought; and
(3) A statement of the remedial action being sought in the form of a proposed compliance order.
(c) The FRA may amend the notice of investigation at any time prior to the entry of a final compliance order. If an amendment includes any new material allegation of fact or seeks new or additional remedial action, the respondent is given an opportunity to respond.