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FERC RIN: 1902-AD64 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Ex Parte Contacts and Separation of Functions 
Abstract: The Commission proposes to revise its regulations to clarify its application of its rules governing off-the-record (ex parte) communications and separation of functions as they apply to proceedings arising out of investigations under part 1b of the Commission regulations. The Commission also proposes to provide clearer guidance to both Commission litigation staff and persons outside the Commission in determining whether they may properly contact decisional employees once the Commission has established further proceedings on matters that had been investigated under part 1b. (Docket No. RM08-8-000). 
Agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 18 CFR 385   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 551 to 557    15 USC 717 to 717z    15 USC 3301 to 3432    16 USC 791a to 825v    16 USC 2601 to 2645    28 USC 2461    31 USC 3701    31 USC 9701    42 USC 7101 to 7352    42 USC 16441    42 USC 16451 to 16463    49 USC 60502    49 app USC 1 to 85   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/21/2008  73 FR 29451   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/21/2008    
Interim Final Rule  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Wilbur Miller
General Attorney
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426
Phone:202 502-8953
Email: wilbur.miller@ferc.gov