7 USC 7447 - Petition and review

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 7447.

Petition and review

(a)

Petition

(1)

In general

A person subject to an order issued under this subchapter may file with the Secretary a petition—

(A)

stating that the order, a provision of the order, or an obligation imposed in connection with the order is not established in accordance with law; and

(B)

requesting a modification of the order or an exemption from the order.

(2)

Hearings

(3)

Ruling

(4)

Limitation on petition

(b)

Review

(1)

Commencement of action

(2)

Process

(3)

Remands

If the court determines, under paragraph (1), that a ruling issued under subsection (a)(3) is not in accordance with applicable law, the court shall remand the matter to the Secretary with directions either—

(A)

to make such ruling as the court shall determine to be in accordance with law; or

(B)

to take such further proceedings as, in the opinion of the court, the law requires.

(4)

(Pub. L. 104–127, title V, § 538, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1060.)

cite as: 7 USC 7447