29 CFR 2700.40 : Labor (§ 0.735-1 To Parts 4908-4999) — (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Regulations Relating To Labor (Continued) (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Federal Mine Safety And Health Review Commission (§ 2700.1 To Parts 2707-2799) — Procedural Rules (§ 2700.1 To § 2700.110) — Complaints Of Discharge, Discrimination Or Interference (§ 2700.40 To § 2700.45) — Who may file.

(a) The Secretary. A discrimination complaint under section 105(c)(2) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. 815(c)(2), shall be filed by the Secretary if, after an investigation conducted pursuant to section 105(c)(2), the Secretary determines that a violation of section 105(c)(1), 30 U.S.C. 815(c)(1), has occurred.

(b) Miner, representative of miners, or applicant for employment. A discrimination complaint under section 105(c)(3) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. 815(c)(3), may be filed by the complaining miner, representative of miners, or applicant for employment if the Secretary, after investigation, has determined that the provisions of section 105(c)(1) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. 815(c)(1), have not been violated.