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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7131
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice about off-the-record communications. According to Order No. 607, communications that are prohibited or exempt, involving a contested proceeding, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission. Prohibited communications are not part of the decision-making record unless the Commission says so, but parties can ask for them to be included if fairness requires it. Exempt communications are normally included in the decision record unless certain exceptions apply. The document lists recent communications received, which can be accessed via FERC’s website.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice is about keeping track of important conversations that shouldn't be part of a big decision, but people can ask to include them if it's fair, and the list of these talks can be seen on the FERC website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1119
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) explains rules about off-the-record communications that relate to contested proceedings. According to Order No. 607, FERC employees must submit these communications, whether written or oral, to the Secretary of the Commission. Prohibited communications are not considered in decision-making unless fairness demands their inclusion. Exempt communications are included in the decisional record unless they are with certain cooperating agencies. A list of recent off-the-record communications can be accessed on FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice tells about the rules FERC follows when talking in secret during important decisions. They have to share what was said, but if it’s not fair to count it, they won’t use it to decide anything.