(a) The procedures and rules contained herein prescribe the administrative process necessary for a determination:
- (1) To suspend or revoke, or to refuse to issue or renew, a Certificate of Registration authorized under the Act and these regulations; and
- (2) To impose an assessment of civil money penalties for violations of the Act or of these regulations.
- (b) The procedures and rules contained herein also specify the administrative responsibility under section 102(5) of the Act with regard to a designation by a court of the Secretary as an agent of an applicant for a certificate of registration in any action against such applicant, if said applicant has left the jurisdiction in which the action is commenced or otherwise has become unavailable to accept service.