A person has 30 days after receipt of the proposed penalty assessment within which to notify the Secretary that he contests the proposed penalty assessment. A person who wishes to contest a proposed penalty assessment must provide such notification regardless of whether the person has previously contested the underlying citation or order pursuant to Sec. 2700.20. The Secretary shall immediately transmit to the Commission any notice of contest of a proposed penalty assessment. [71 FR 44207, Aug. 4, 2006]