16.7—Complaint.
(a)
On or after the date the Attorney General
or his designee approves the issuance of a
complaint in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3803(b)(1) ,
the reviewing official may serve a complaint on
the defendant, as provided in § 16.8.
(1)
The allegations of liability against the
defendant, including the statutory basis for
liability, an identification of the claims or
statements that are the basis for the alleged
liability, and the reasons why liability allegedly
arises from such claims or statements;
(3)
Instructions for filing an answer to
request a hearing, including a specific statement
of the defendant's right to request a hearing by
filing an answer and to be represented by an
attorney;
(4)
That the defendant has a right to review
and obtain certain information pursuant to Section
16.20 herein; and
(5)
That failure to file an answer within 30
days of service of the complaint will result in
the imposition of the maximum amount of penalties
and assessments without right to appeal.
(c)
At the same time the reviewing official
serves the complaint on the defendant(s), he or
she shall serve the defendant with a copy of these
regulations.