(a) If DSOD determines that a dam owner has failed to correct the violations of Dam Safety Program requirements as set forth in a Notice of Violation, DSOD may issue an administrative complaint to the dam owner. In determining whether to issue an administrative complaint, DSOD will consider the nature of the violation, potential threat to life and property posed by the violation, and the number of violations that would be included in an administrative complaint. The administrative complaint may seek administrative civil penalties, reservoir restrictions, property liens, fees, penalties and interest imposed by statute, and any other actions that DSOD deems necessary to ensure compliance with Water Code, Division 3, Part 1 and implementing regulations. The administrative complaint shall also seek recovery of department costs to prepare an EAP, including inundation maps.

(b) The administrative complaint shall:

(c) DSOD may, within its discretion, issue an administrative complaint without first issuing a Notice of Violation in cases where DSOD determines that issuance of a Notice of Violation would result in an unreasonable delay.