Sample Citizen'S Complaint Letter (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Sample Citizen'S Complaint Letter Page 2

Sample Citizen’s Complaint Letter – page 2

I request that the inspector issue a notice of violation [or cessation order, if appropriate]

to the operator and that the notice require the operator to take appropriate remedial action

including: (briefly state what you believe may be necessary to fix the violation if possible, if you know)

By this letter I am notifying both the state agency and OSM of this complaint. Should

the State fail to issue a notice of violation to the operator within 10 days, I request that OSM

conduct an inspection and take appropriate enforcement actions as described above.

I hereby waive my right to confidentiality and request the right to accompany the

inspector on the inspection (you may accompany the inspectors if you wish; if you do not wish to

accompany them then leave this paragraph out) of the mine site. You can reach me at the address

and telephone number listed above. (Alternatively, you may ask that the state and federal agencies

maintain your confidentiality. If asked, they are required to do so.)

In accordance with 30 CFR & 842.12(d), I request that OSM (or the state) report the results

of any inspection within 10 days from the date of the inspection, or if OSM chooses not to

inspect, to explain the reasons for that decision, within 15 days from the date that this letter is

received.

Please notify me with a written response describing your course of action once you have

finished your investigation.

Sincerely,

(your name)

Enclosures: (list if sending any additional documentation)

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