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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.

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.

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.