What must a response to the statement of reasons include?
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) A response to a statement of reasons must comply with § 2.214. In addition, the response must:
(1) State when the interested party or decision-maker submitting the response received the statement of reasons;
(2) Explain how the interested party submitting the response is adversely affected by the decision being appealed or may be adversely affected by the reviewing official's decision; and
(3) Explain why the interested party or decision maker submitting the response believes the arguments made in the appellant's Notice of Appeal and statement of reasons are right or wrong.
(b) The response may also include statements and documents supporting the position of the interested party or decision-maker submitting.
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