Enforcement by the Attorney General

§ 20112. Enforcement by the Attorney General (a) Civil Actions.—At the request of the Secretary of Transportation, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States— (1) to enjoin a violation of, or to enforce, a railroad safety regulation prescribed or order issued by the Secretary; (2) to collect a civil penalty imposed or an amount agreed on in compromise under section 21301 of this title; or (3) to enforce a subpena issued by the Secretary under this chapter. (b) Venue.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a civil action under this section may be brought in the judicial district in which the violation occurred or the defendant has its principal executive office. If an action to collect a penalty is against an individual, the action also may be brought in the judicial district in which the individual resides. (2) A civil action to enforce a subpena issued by the Secretary or a compliance order issued under section 20111(b) of this title may be brought in the judicial district in which the defendant resides, does business, or is found.