(a) A request for a general statement of policy or guidance shall be in writing and must contain:
- (1) A concise statement of the question with respect to which a general statement of policy or guidance is requested together with background information necessary to an understanding of the question;
- (2) A statement of the standards under § 1427.5 upon which the request is based;
- (3) A full and detailed statement of the position or positions of the requesting party or parties
- (4) Identification of any cases or other proceedings known to bear on the question which are pending under the Foreign Service Labor-Management Statute.
- (5) Identification of other known interested parties.