29 Aug 2025
📜FERC Notice on Off-the-Record Communications and Compliance
Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy's notice clarifies the handling of off-the-record communications relevant to contested proceedings before the FERC. It outlines the requirements for Commission employees to report such communications and their implications for the decisional records of cases, impacting transparency and fairness in regulatory processes.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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This notice involves the regulations surrounding off-the-record communications in contested proceedings, which are critical for businesses that may engage in such proceedings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The compliance outlined affects how businesses strategize in regulatory affairs and legal communications.