# 18 CFR § 1b.7: Procedure after investigation

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 1b.7
- **Heading:** Procedure after investigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES > PART 1b—RULES RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS

## Text

Where it appears that there has been or may be a violation of any of the provisions of the acts administered by the Commission or the rules, opinions or orders thereunder, the Commission may institute administrative proceedings, initiate injunctive proceedings in the courts, refer matters, where appropriate, to the other governmental authorities, or take other appropriate action.

## Nearby sections

- [18 CFR § 1b.1 § 1b.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.1.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.2 § 1b.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.2.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.3 § 1b.3 Scope of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.3.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.4 § 1b.4 Types of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.4.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.5 § 1b.5 Formal investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.5.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.6 § 1b.6 Preliminary investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.6.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.7 § 1b.7 Procedure after investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.7.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.8 § 1b.8 Requests for Commission investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.8.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.9 § 1b.9 Confidentiality of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.9.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.10 § 1b.10 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.10.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.11 § 1b.11 Limitation on participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.11.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.12 § 1b.12 Transcripts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.12.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.13 § 1b.13 Powers of persons conducting formal investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.13.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.14 § 1b.14 Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.14.md)

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