Compliance With Laws and Regulations
We must understand and comply with the laws and regulations that govern our business. This includes compliance with U.S. and other applicable trade controls regarding products and services supplied to us.
It's Up to Us
Each of us must take personal responsibility for complying with the laws and policies that apply to our jobs. We know that we are accountable for our actions and decisions.
Accordion
Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations that apply to your specific role.
Seek counsel from the Legal Department if you have questions about whether a law or regulation applies to your work.
Speak up if you have a concern about a potential compliance violation.
Compliance is critical to the successful operation of our business. Some examples of regulations we must comply with include:
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Evaluate supplier abilities and commitment to avoid transacting with sanctioned countries and complying with export controls.
Know the Applicable Laws
We interact with a number of government agencies in our work and are committed to following all the applicable laws and regulations.
How well do you know the government agencies we interact with? Select the tiles below for a few examples.
Ensures economically efficient, safe, reliable & secure energy for consumers.
Charted with protecting human health and the environment, including ensuring clean air, land and water.
Responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, and reemployment services.
Responsible for conserving and managing Wisconsin and Michigan's natural resources, including lands through which ATC lines may pass.
Responsible for the administration of all tax laws.
Responsible for regulating public utilities in the energy, telecommunications, gas and water companies.
Provides water resource management and environmental restoration. Fish & Wildlife Service and National Forest Service are a few others of mention.