FCC v. AT&T · ¶14

The second path—the one relevant here—is a more informal proceeding. See § 503(b)(4). The Commission first issues a “notice of apparent liability.” § 503(b)(4)(A). The notice must specify the laws or regulations the Commission suspects the recipient to have violated, and the factual basis for those allegations. § 503(b)(4). The Commission must give the recipient the chance to “show, in writing,” “why no such forfeiture penalty should be imposed.” § 503(b)(4)(C). After reviewing the recipient's response, the Commission then issues an order that “determine[s]” whether the recipient is liable and, if so, “assesse[s]” a penalty. §§ 503(b)(1), (b)(2)(E).

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