(12)DCMs and SEFs must establish rules governing their operations, including rules prohibiting abusive trade practices and enforce compliance with these rules. These rules and any amendments thereto are assessed by the CFTC to ensure consistency with the CEA and CFTC regulations. DCMs and SEFs must have the capacity to detect, investigate and apply appropriate sanctions to any person that violates any DCM or SEF rule. DCMs and SEFs are permitted to use regulatory services of a third party for assistance in complying with applicable requirements under the CEA and CFTC regulations. DCMs and SEFs remain responsible for compliance with their statutory and regulatory obligations, even when using such a third party to provide regulatory services.