20 Jun 2025
⚖️Guidance on Criminal Enforcement and Regulatory Compliance
Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement; Guidance
Summary
This notice describes the Commission's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under recent Executive Order 14294, Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations, consistent with the Commission's existing policy.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines guidance for potential criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses which businesses must comply with. It highlights the responsibilities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the implications of the Executive Order 14294. Businesses should be aware of the factors that may lead to criminal referrals for regulatory violations, impacting their compliance strategies and risk assessments.