§ 252. Suspension or revocation of licenses

• (a) After providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with this section, the Secretary may suspend or revoke any license issued, or approval for an activity provided, under this chapter—
  • (1) for a material violation of, or failure to comply, with any provision of this chapter (including regulations promulgated under this chapter); or
  • (2) on the ground that unreasonable or exorbitant charges have been imposed for services rendered.
• (b) The Secretary may temporarily suspend a license or approval for an activity under this chapter prior to an opportunity for a hearing for any violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of this chapter (including regulations promulgated under this chapter).
• (c) The agency within the Department that is responsible for administering regulations promulgated under this chapter shall have exclusive authority to conduct any hearing required under this section.
• (d)
  • (1) A final administrative determination issued subsequent to a hearing may be reviewable only in a district court of the United States.
  • (2) The review shall be conducted in accordance with the standards set forth in section 706(2) of title 5 .