18 CFR §808.15

1. (a)The Executive Director may issue an order requiring an alleged violator to show cause why a penalty should not be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and section 15.17 of the compact. The order to the alleged violator shall:
   1. (1)Specify the nature and duration of violation(s) that is alleged to have occurred.
   2. (2)Set forth the date by which the alleged violator must provide a written response to the order.
   3. (3)Identify the civil penalty recommended by Commission staff.
2. (b)The written response by the project sponsor should include the following:
   1. (1)A statement whether the project sponsor contests that the violations outlined in the Order occurred;
   2. (2)If the project sponsor contests the violations, then a statement of the relevant facts and/or law providing the basis for the project sponsor's position;
   3. (3)Any mitigating factors or explanation regarding the violations outlined in the Order; and
   4. (4)A statement explaining what the appropriate civil penalty, if any, should be utilizing the factors at § 808.16.
3. (c)Based on the information presented and any relevant policies, guidelines or law, the Executive Director shall make a written finding affirming or modifying the civil penalty recommended by Commission staff.