((a)) ** Civil action** The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate district court of the United States against any person who—

((1)) engages in a pattern or practice of violating this chapter; or

((2)) engages in a violation of this chapter that raises an issue of significant public importance.

((b)) ** Relief** In a civil action commenced under subsection (a), the court may—

((1)) grant any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation of this chapter;

((2)) award all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages, to any person aggrieved by the violation; and

((3)) may, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty—

((A)) in an amount not exceeding $55,000 for a first violation; and

((B)) in an amount not exceeding $110,000 for any subsequent violation.

((c)) ** Intervention** Upon timely application, a person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter with respect to which the civil action is commenced may intervene in such action, and may obtain such appropriate relief as the person could obtain in a civil action under with respect to that violation, along with costs and a reasonable attorney fee.section 4042 of this title