The permittee's answer to a show cause order shall contain a statement setting forth—
(a)
The reasons in detail why a pattern of violations does not exist or has not existed, including all reasons for contesting—
(1)
The fact of any of the violations alleged by OSM as constituting a pattern of violations;
(2)
The willfulness of such violations; or
(3)
Whether such violations were caused by the unwarranted failure of the permittee;
(b)
All mitigating factors the permittee believes exist in determining the terms of the revocation or the length and terms of the suspension;
(c)
Any other alleged relevant facts; and
(d)
Whether a hearing on the show cause order is desired.
Code of Federal Regulations
[43 FR 34386, Aug. 3, 1978, as amended at 67 FR 61510, Oct. 1, 2002]