📜Public Notice on Off-the-Record Communications and Business Compliance
Public Notice; Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications
Summary
The Department of Energy's notice addresses rules concerning off-the-record communications relevant to contested proceedings. It delineates the responsibilities of Commission employees regarding prohibited and exempt communications and details how these communications are documented. The notice highlights the procedures for accessing recent filings and the importance of compliance for involved parties.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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This notice outlines compliance requirements related to off-the-record communications that can impact business proceedings. Businesses involved in regulatory matters with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must understand the implications of prohibited and exempt communications on their cases, particularly how they can affect the decisional record and potential responses.