Section 1614.304 - Contents of petition(a)Form. Petitions must be written or typed, but may use any format including a simple letter format. Petitioners are encouraged to use EEOC Form 573, Notice Of Appeal/Petition.(b)Contents. Petitions must contain the following:(1) The name and address of the petitioner;(2) The name and address of the petitioner's representative, if any;(3) A statement of the reasons why the decision of the MSPB is alleged to be incorrect, in whole or in part, only with regard to issues of discrimination based on race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;(4) A copy of the decision issued by the MSPB; and(5) The signature of the petitioner or representative, if any.57 FR 12646, Apr. 10, 1992, as amended at 74 FR 63984 , Dec. 7, 2009; 89 FR 11171 , Feb. 14, 2024 83 FR 30035 , 6/27/2018; 89 FR 11171 , 2/14/2024