567—.3 (455B) Option to respond. Upon receiving a written inquiry, letter, or notice from the department as described in this chapter, the regulated entity has the option to respond to the department even if a response is not specifically requested. A letter of noncompliance (LNC) or notice of violation (NOV) will typically suggest a written response and corrective action from the regulated entity within a specified time period. In responding to an LNC or NOV, the regulated entity should, as appropriate, clearly outline any disagreements with the department’s LNC or NOV, provide any pertinent additional information, describe any current or planned corrective action, and provide a schedule for returning to compliance. The department will review written information submitted in response to the compliance and enforcement procedures described in this chapter and will include this information in the file of record. Nothing in this chapter adds to or takes away from the appeal rights provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A.
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