Research the processes of regulatory compliance.

Research could include

• the origin of various regulations (e.g., advocacy, incident)
• applicability of regulations to a specific situation or entity
• local and state permitting
• compliance and reporting requirements
• enforcement of regulations.

Research should also include key policies and agencies such as

• the creation of the Federal Power Commission (FPC)
• the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
• the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975
• the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982
• the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
• the Paris Agreement of 2016.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why do various agencies overlap in their oversight of the energy sector?
• What happens when an entity is not in compliance with a regulation?
• What tools or strategies do facilities and/or organizations use to comply with regulations?
• How can regulation affect economic growth?
• How can an individual influence the regulatory process?
• How are regulatory policies implemented in Virginia? What Virginia agencies are responsible?