CFR > Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER X—PROCEDURAL RULES (parts 385 to 391) > PART 385—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE > SUBPART O—Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Penalties Under Section 31 of the Federal Power Act (§385.1501 to §385.1511) > 385.1503—Actions subjecting persons to civil penalties (Rule 1503).

385.1503—Actions subjecting persons to civil penalties (Rule 1503).

(a) The actions that subject persons to civil penalties are violations of:
(1) Any rule or regulation issued under Part I of the Federal Power Act;
(2) Any term or condition of a license or permit issued under Part I of the Federal Power Act or an exemption issued from any provision of Part I of the Federal Power Act;
(3) Any compliance order issued under section 31(a) of the Federal Power Act; or
(4) Any requirement of Part I of the Federal Power Act.
(b) Only actions occurring on or after October 16, 1986, may subject a person to civil penalties.