Section 200.405  Notice of Hearing

a)         A notice of hearing shall be delivered to all parties to the proceeding by certified or registered U.S. Mail with return receipt requested, not less than 5 days prior to the initial date of such hearing, or any proper extension thereof.

b)         The notice shall include:

1)         the names and last known addresses of all parties;

2)         the time, date and place of hearing;

3)         the name of the Hearing Officer;

4)         a short and concise statement of facts (as distinguished from conclusions of law or a mere recitation of the words of the Act) alleging the act or acts done by each respondent; the date and place each such act was done; the Sections of the Act or of this Part alleged to have been violated or otherwise involved in the proceeding; and the decision or action requested by the Administrator;

5)         a concise statement to each party that:

A)        the party may be represented by legal counsel; may present evidence; may cross-examine witnesses and otherwise participate;

B)        failure to so appear shall constitute default unless any party has upon due notice moved for and obtained a continuance.