; (II) be heard on all matters arising in the civil action; and (III) file petitions for appeal of a decision in the civil action. (C) Investigatory powers Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence. (3) Action by the Commission If the Commission institutes a civil action with respect to a violation of this Act or a regulation promulgated under this Act, the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of such action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action. (4) Actions by other State officials (A) In general In addition to civil actions brought by attorneys general under paragraph (1), any other officer of a State who is authorized by the State to do so may bring a civil action under such paragraph, subject to the same requirements and limitations that apply under this subsection to civil actions brought by attorneys general. (B) Savings provision Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit an attorney general or authorized official of a State from initiating or continuing any proceeding in a court of the State for a violation of any civil or criminal law of the State. (c) Private right of action (1) Enforcement by individuals (A) In general Any individual alleging a violation of this Act or a regulation promulgated under this Act may bring a civil action in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction. (B) Relief In a civil action brought under subparagraph (A) in which the plaintiff prevails, the court may award— (i) an amount equal to— (I) in the case of a negligent violation, not less than $100 and not greater than $1,000 per violation