I. – When a case is referred to the National Enforcement Committee pursuant to Article L. 561-38 on the basis of an inspection report drawn up in accordance with Articles R. 561-39 and R. 561-40, the notification of complaints provided for in Article L. 561-41 is sent by the Secretary General by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. It shall be accompanied by a copy of the inspection report.
II. – The respondent shall submit its written observations to the Commission within thirty days of receipt of the registered letter notifying it of the objections. The notification shall mention this time limit and specify that the person concerned may inspect and copy the other documents in the file with the Commission and, to this end, be assisted or represented by the person of his choice.
III – The Chairman of the National Enforcement Committee appoints a rapporteur from among the Committee’s members.