§ 4814. Petition and review

• (a)
  • (1) A person subject to an order may file with the Secretary a petition—
    • (A) stating that such order, a provision of such order, or an obligation imposed in connection with such order is not in accordance with law; and
    • (B) requesting a modification of such order or an exemption from such order.
  • (2) Such person shall be given an opportunity for a hearing on the petition, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary.
  • (3) After such hearing, the Secretary shall make a determination granting or denying such petition.
• (b)
  • (1) A district court of the United States in the district in which such person resides or does business shall have jurisdiction to review such determination if a complaint for such purpose is filed not later than 20 days after the date such person receives notice of such determination.
  • (2) Service of process in such proceeding may be made on the Secretary by delivering a copy of the complaint to the Secretary.
  • (3) If a court determines that such determination is not in accordance with law, the court shall remand such proceedings to the Secretary with directions to—
    • (A) make such ruling as the court shall determine to be in accordance with law; or
    • (B) take such further proceedings as, in the opinion of the court, the law requires.