D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-3698
The regulations in this chapter are electric reliability performance standards, some of which affect the reliability of services provided to customers. Subsection 3603 contains quality of service rules which are designated as reliability performance standards adopted by the Commission within the meaning of D.C. Official Code § 34-706(e)(4). If a utility fails to comply with Reporting Requirements in Subsection 3603, it may be subject to forfeiture or civil penalty in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 34-706.
The Commission may consider the following factors in determining the amount of any civil penalty:
The Commission may periodically issue compliance guidance outlining its compliance and enforcement priorities and providing additional guidance on penalty assessment for specific repeated or high-risk types of violations.
Any civil penalty assessed shall be paid in full no more than thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice of Probable Violation. If there is a request for compromise through mitigation and compromise of the assessed civil penalty or a request for hearing, the civil penalty shall be paid within fifteen (15) days after an agreement is reached or after a final order is issued following a hearing.
The electric utility shall not pass on to ratepayers in rates or in any other manner, or obtain tax benefits from any civil penalty imposed under this section and any other provision of Title 34 of the D.C. Official Code.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-3698