Section 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.