FERC Updates Rules for Fairer Criminal Enforcement Referrals
Published Date: 6/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Commission is stepping up to tackle criminal offenses in federal rules, following a new Executive Order aimed at cutting down on over-the-top punishments. This means anyone dealing with these rules should expect clearer, fairer enforcement soon. No big money changes yet, but watch for updates that keep things balanced and just.
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FERC Revising Criminal Enforcement
The Commission (FERC) says it will change how it handles criminally liable regulatory offenses to follow Executive Order 14294, Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations. The notice says enforcement will be clearer and fairer and that there are no big money changes right now.
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