14 C.F.R. § 16.101 Basis for the initiation of agency action.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
The FAA may initiate its own investigation of any matter within the applicability of this part without having received a complaint. The investigation may include, without limitation, any of the actions described in §16.29(b).
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 16—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FEDERALLY-ASSISTED AIRPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Subpart D—Special Rules Applicable to Proceedings Initiated by the FAA
§ 16.101 Basis for the initiation of agency action.