§7467 Petition and Review

Summary

If you are affected by an order, you can ask the Secretary in writing to change the order or to excuse you from it. Say why the order or its rules are wrong under the law. You must ask within 2 years after the order or requirement began. You must be given a hearing under the Secretary’s rules, and the Secretary will make a decision after the hearing. That decision is final if it follows the law. If you disagree with the Secretary’s decision, you can ask the U.S. district court where you live or do business to review it, but you must file that complaint within 20 days of the Secretary’s ruling. Legal papers must be served under the federal court rules. If the court finds the decision unlawful, it will send the case back with instructions for a lawful decision or further action. While the petition or review is pending, the government can still seek enforcement or other relief under the law.