Suppose an agency inspector, such as an OSHA safety inspector, discovers an apparent violation of a regulation at a business being inspected:
A) the U.S. Attorney for the relevant district must be contacted to begin prosecution
B) under the Administrative Procedures Act, a complaint must be filed and a notice of violation sent to the company
C) the inspector must file a formal complaint, but the company could agree to correct the problem before litigation
D) all suspected violations must be reported to a U.S. Attorney for consideration for prosecution
E) none of the other choices

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The correct process for handling apparent violations discovered by an agency inspector, such as an OSHA safety inspector, typically involves internal agency procedures for addressing and resolving the issue, which may include issuing a notice of violation and allowing the company to correct the problem before any litigation or prosecution is considered. The options suggesting immediate contact with a U.S. Attorney or mandatory filing of a formal complaint do not accurately represent the standard administrative procedures for handling such violations.

Suppose an Agency Inspector, Such as an OSHA Safety Inspector