18 CFR 385.401 - Applicability (Rule 401).

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Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources last revised: Mar 08, 2024

View all text of Subpart E [§ 385.401 - § 385.411]

§ 385.401 - Applicability (Rule 401).

(a) General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this subpart applies to discovery in proceedings set for hearing under subpart E of this part, and to such other proceedings as the Commission may order.

(b) Exceptions. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, this subpart does not apply to:

(1) Requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552,governed; or,

(2) Requests by the Commission or its staff who are not participants in a proceeding set for hearing under subpart E of this part to obtain information, reports, or data from persons subject to the Commission's regulatory jurisdiction; or

(3) Investigations conducted pursuant to Part 1b of this chapter.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w,3301; 16 U.S.C. 791a-825v,2601; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C 3701, 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352,16441,16451; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-85 (1988); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (1990); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (2015)

source: Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 18 CFR 385.401