FERC Reveals Rules on Secret Chats in Energy Probes
Published Date: 2/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is sharing updates about off-the-record communications in ongoing cases. If someone sends a secret message that’s not allowed, it gets logged but usually won’t affect decisions unless fairness calls for it. This keeps the process fair and transparent for everyone involved, with no new costs or deadlines announced.
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