29 CFR § 2700.29 - Answer.

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title: "29 CFR § 2700.29 - Answer."
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# 2700.29 Answer.

A party against whom a petition for assessment of penalty is filed shall file an answer within 30 days after service of the petition for assessment of penalty. An answer shall include a short and plain statement responding to each allegation of the petition.