On April 1, 2003, the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer in Denver sends a decision notice to mitigate a penalty of $50,000 penalty to $10,000 for EFG Co. Which ONE following statements is INCORRECT?
A) If EFG Co. does not pay or arrange to pay the $10,000, or does not file a supplemental petition within the effective period, a claim for the $10,000 will be deemed applicable.
B) Unless the decision itself states a different effective period, the decision will be effective for not more than 60 days from the date of notice.
C) EFG Co. may pay the mitigated amount and file a supplemental petition.
D) EFG Co. may not protest the decision to mitigate the penalty under 19 U.S.C. 1514
E) Payment of the $10,000 will be considered an election of administrative proceedings and full disposition of the case.
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The Answer is: A
Citation: 19 CFR 171.22; 171.23
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