; and (B) may, regardless of whether the Special Counsel has received an allegation, conduct any investigation as the Special Counsel considers necessary concerning political activity prohibited under such subchapter. (2) With respect to any investigation under paragraph (1), the Special Counsel may seek corrective action under section 1214 and disciplinary action under section 1215 in the same way as if a prohibited personnel practice were involved. (f) (1) Consistent with paragraph (3), if after an investigation under subsection (d)(1) the Special Counsel determines that a political appointee has violated section 7323 or 7324, the Special Counsel may assess an administrative fine, not to exceed $50,000, against such political appointee. (2) (A) Any political appointee assessed a fine under paragraph (1) shall have the opportunity to request a hearing in a time and manner prescribed for by regulations issued by the Special Counsel. (B) If a political appointee assessed a fine under paragraph (1) does not request a hearing under subparagraph (A), the decision of the Special Counsel finding a violation and assessing a fine shall be considered a final decision and shall not be subject to judicial review. (C) If a political appointee requests a hearing under subparagraph (A), the Special Counsel shall conduct a hearing in accordance with section 554 and issue a final decision not more than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing. (D) Not later than 30 days after the issuance of a final decision by the Special Counsel under subparagraph (C), the political appointee who is the subject of the final decision may file an action seeking judicial review in accordance with section 702. (E) Consistent with paragraph (3), the Special Counsel may file a civil action in the district courts of the United States seeking an order and such other relief as the court deems appropriate to enforce a final decision by the Special Counsel under this paragraph. (3) The Special Counsel may not assess an administrative fine or file a