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1 stages of such experimentation, and the production 
2 goals of such activities; and 
3 (G) the date on ■which, such research or activity 
4 was commenced. 
5 (b) Within ten days after receipt of such notification, the 
6 Secretary shall acknowledge such receipt in writing to such 
7 person. 
8 PENALTIES 
9 Sec. 5. (a) Any person required to notify the Secretary 
10 under section 4 of this Act who fails to notify the Secretary 
11 concerning the commencement or continuation of recombi- 
12 nant DKA research or activity in accordance with such sec- 
13 tion shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty in 
14 an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each such violation. 
15 Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate 
16 violation. 
17 (b) Such a penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary by 
18 an order made on the record. Such order must be preceded 
19 by written notice to such person of the Secretary’s intent to 
20 issue such order and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to 
21 a request made within fifteen days after the date on which 
22 such notice is received, in accordance with section 554 of 
23 title 5, United States Code. 
24 (c) Any person who has requested, in accordance with 
25 the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a hearing re- 
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