§ 299.21 Notice of intent to implement a bypass.
(a) Before taking any final action to implement a bypass, the Secretary provides the affected agency, consortium, or entity with written notice.
(b) In the written notice, the Secretary—
(1) States the reasons for the proposed bypass in sufficient detail to allow the agency, consortium, or entity to respond;
(2) Cites the requirement that is the basis for the alleged failure to comply; and
(3) Advises the agency, consortium, or entity that it—
(i) Has a deadline (which must not be fewer than 45 days after receiving the written notice) to submit written objections to the proposed bypass; and
(ii) May request in writing the opportunity for a hearing to show cause why the Secretary should not implement the bypass.