(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.
