Any person subject to assessment under section 4012 of this title may file a written petition with the Secretary alleging that-
is not in accordance with law and requesting the Secretary to modify or take other appropriate action regarding the assessment or plan.
Any such petition shall be in writing and filed within the period prescribed by the Secretary. A person who files a petition under this section shall be given an opportunity for a hearing regarding the petition in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary. After such a hearing, or if no hearing is requested, after consideration of all documentation and other evidence, the Secretary shall make a ruling upon such petition.
16 U.S.C. § 4013
- Secretary
- "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary's designee; and
- person
- "person" means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or any private entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States or any State, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States;