18 CFR 385.1509 : Conservation Of Power And Water Resources (§ 1.101 To Parts 1318-1399) — (§ 1.101 To Parts 391-399) — Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department Of Energy (§ 1.101 To Parts 391-399) — Procedural Rules (§ 385.101 To Parts 391-399) — Rules Of Practice And Procedure (§ 385.101 To § 385.2202) — Procedures For The Assessment Of Civil Penalties Under Section 31 Of The Federal Power Act (§ 385.1501 To § 385.1511) — District court procedures (Rule 1509).

(a) After receipt of the notification of election to apply the provisions of this section pursuant to Rule 1507, the Commission will promptly assess the penalty it deems appropriate, in accordance with Rule 1505.

(b) If the civil penalty is not paid within 60 calendar days after the assessment order is issued under paragraph (a) of this section, the General Counsel, unless otherwise directed by the Commission, will institute an action in the appropriate United States District Court for an order affirming the assessment of the civil penalty.