76.671—Notice by the Secretary.
(a)
Before taking any final action to implement a bypass under a program listed in § 76.670, the Secretary provides the affected grantee and subgrantee, if appropriate, with written notice.
(1)
States the reasons for the proposed bypass in sufficient detail to allow the grantee and subgrantee to respond;
(i)
Have at least 45 days after receiving the written notice to submit written objections to the proposed bypass; and
(ii)
May request in writing the opportunity for a hearing to show cause why the bypass should not be implemented.
(c)
The Secretary sends the notice to the grantee and subgrantee by certified mail with return receipt requested.