40 CFR 22.13 : Protection Of Environment (§ 1.1 To Parts 1851-1899) — (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Subpart M Of Part 49) — Environmental Protection Agency (§ 1.1 To Appendix To Subpart M Of Part 49) — General (§ 1.1 To § 29.13) — Consolidated Rules Of Practice Governing The Administrative Assessment Of Civil Penalties And The Revocation/Termination Or Suspension Of Permits (§ 22.1 To § 22.52) — Prehearing Procedures (§ 22.13 To § 22.20) — Commencement of a proceeding.

4 Aug 2016

(a) Any proceeding subject to these Consolidated Rules of Practice is commenced by filing with the Regional Hearing Clerk a complaint conforming to § 22.14.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this section, where the parties agree to settlement of one or more causes of action before the filing of a complaint, a proceeding may be simultaneously commenced and concluded by the issuance of a consent agreement and final order pursuant to § 22.18(b)(2) and (3).

40 CFR 22.13