⚠️Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments by Federal Energy Commission
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations governing the maximum civil monetary penalties assessable for violations of statutes, rules, and orders within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended most recently by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, requires the Commission to issue this final rule.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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This content discusses amendments to civil monetary penalties, which have direct financial implications for businesses within the Department of Energy's jurisdiction. Businesses may face increased penalties for non-compliance with regulations under the Federal Power Act and related statutes.