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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12532
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shared a notice about off-the-record communications. These are communications that are typically not part of official proceedings. Some off-the-record communications are prohibited, meaning they are not considered in Commission decisions unless fairness demands it. Other communications are exempt and do become part of the official record. The notice also lists recent off-the-record communications that have been received, providing guidance on how to access these documents through FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The FERC shared a notice saying that sometimes people talk to them in secret ways that aren't part of official work, and they have to choose which chats to consider and which to ignore, especially if fairness is needed. They also mentioned they've listed some of these chats on their website for people to see.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104533
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the receipt of off-the-record communications related to ongoing contested cases. According to Order No. 607, communications that are prohibited or exempt must be documented and handled appropriately, ensuring that prohibited communications do not influence Commission decisions unless deemed necessary for fairness. A list of recent communications was provided, which includes interactions with various organizations and individuals. Interested parties can view these filings on the FERC website or seek further assistance from FERC support.

    Simple Explanation

    The government people at FERC talked to some folks they shouldn't have talked to by accident, and now they're letting everyone know what was said to keep things fair. They made a list of these chats so anyone can look them up if they're curious.

  • 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:86 FR 8897
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has outlined procedures regarding off-the-record communications related to legal proceedings. According to the rules, prohibited communications, which are not allowed in the official decision-making process, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission either in written form or as a summary if they are oral. These prohibited communications might be shared publicly but are typically not used in decision-making unless deemed necessary for fairness. Exempt communications are generally included in the decision record unless they involve a cooperating agency. A recent list of such communications can be reviewed online through the Commission's resources.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rules about secret talks that happen outside of official meetings. If someone talks about important things without permission, they have to tell the person in charge, and these talks may or may not be used to make decisions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7375
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about off-the-record communications. These include communications that are either prohibited or exempt, as they pertain to certain legal proceedings. Prohibited communications will not be considered unless fairness requires them to be part of the decision-making record, while exempt communications are generally included. The notice lists recent off-the-record communications, which can be reviewed electronically through FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice is about rules for secret talks that happen when deciding big energy projects. Some talks aren't allowed, unless being fair means they should be heard, and others are always okay.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11049
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice about receiving specific off-the-record communications related to contested proceedings. According to rules, these communications are divided into two categories: prohibited and exempt. Prohibited communications are not included in the official decision-making records unless required for fairness, while exempt communications typically become part of those records unless made with a cooperating agency. The notice invites the public to view these communications on the Commission's website and provides contact information for further assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants everyone to know that they sometimes talk about things that shouldn't be part of the decision-making, unless it's really important. They also say that anyone can check out these talks on their website if they're curious.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8934
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice concerning "off-the-record" communications, which are discussions or messages not part of official proceedings. FERC rules require that any such communication related to ongoing cases be reported to the Commission and may not influence the decision unless the Commission finds it necessary for fairness. The notice lists recent communications received that are either prohibited, meaning they shouldn't affect decisions, or exempt, meaning they can be included in the case record. Individuals involved in these communications must share the details with all relevant parties in the case.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC wants to make sure that secret talks about their cases are reported and can't change the decision unless they decide it’s fair. If someone has had these talks, they must tell everyone involved in the case.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14254
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice about the handling of off-the-record communications related to contested proceedings. According to Order No. 607, any FERC employee receiving such communications must submit them or a summary to the Commission's Secretary. Prohibited communications, which are not used in decision-making, can be included in the decision record if fairness requires. Exempt communications are usually part of the decision record unless involving specific agencies. A recent list of such communications is available on FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC wants to make sure all secret chats that might affect big decisions are shared with everyone to keep things fair, and they have rules about how this needs to happen.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97608
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provided a notice about receiving communications that are not part of the official decision-making process. According to rules, such communications must be recorded and may be considered for inclusion in the decision-making process if deemed fair. Both prohibited and exempt communications are handled differently: prohibited ones are usually kept separate, while exempt ones are included unless made with a cooperating agency. A list of recent communications can be viewed on FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is telling people that when they talk about something important without it being officially recorded, they make sure to write it down in case it needs to be considered. Some talks are okay to include, and some are not, depending on the rules. If you're curious, you can find a list of these talks on their website.