16.32—Location of hearing.
(a)
The hearing may be held—
(1)
In any judicial district of the United
States in which the defendant resides or transacts
business;
(2)
In any judicial district of the United
States in which the claim or statement in issue
was made; or
(3)
In such other place as may be agreed upon
by the defendant and the ALJ.
(b)
Each party shall have the opportunity to
present argument with respect to the location of
the hearing.
(c)
The hearing shall be held at the place and
at the time ordered by the ALJ.