Federal Register #RM98-1-000

FERC Notice on Off-the-Record Communications Regulations

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provides updated guidance on off-the-record communications in contested proceedings: - Issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or referenced - Notice outlines: - Regulations and policies for handling prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications - Procedures for recording, disclosing, and including such communications in decisional records - Guidance for parties on responding to these communications and the conditions for their consideration by the Commission - No procurement or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

This notice pertains to the regulations and policies governing off-the-record communications within the agencies involved, specifically the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It outlines the receipt and handling of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications relevant to contested proceedings. The notice includes information on how such communications are recorded, disclosed, and potentially included in decisional records. It also provides guidance on how parties may respond to these communications and the conditions under which they may be considered by the Commission.

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