Interior Dept. Guides Tougher Referrals for Serious Rule-Breakers Without Overkill
Published Date: 6/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Interior is stepping up to spot and refer possible criminal rule-breaking for enforcement, following a new executive order aimed at cutting down on too many criminal penalties. This means folks who work with DOI rules should watch out for clearer guidance on when breaking a rule might lead to criminal charges. The changes kick in soon and could affect how cases are handled, but don’t expect new fees or costs right away.
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DOI will increase criminal referrals
If you work with rules from the Department of the Interior (DOI), DOI says it will step up spotting and referring possible criminal rule-breaking for enforcement following Executive Order 14294. That means DOI may send more potential cases to criminal enforcement and this could change how individual cases are handled.
DOI will issue clearer guidance on criminal liability
If you work with DOI rules, expect clearer guidance from the Department about when breaking a rule might lead to criminal charges under Executive Order 14294. Clearer guidance can help you understand when regulatory violations could trigger criminal enforcement.
No new fees or costs expected immediately
The notice says you should not expect new fees or costs right away as DOI implements these changes under Executive Order 14294. That means there is no immediate change to monetary fees for people who deal with DOI rules.
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