Title 18

PART 385

Part 385 - Rules Of Practice And Procedure

PART 385 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Authority:5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w, 3301-3432; 16 U.S.C. 791a-825v, 2601-2645; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C 3701, 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352, 16441, 16451-16463; 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.

18:1.0.1.21.86.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Applicability and Definitions
18:1.0.1.21.86.1.47.1SECTION 385.101
   385.101 Applicability (Rule 101).
18:1.0.1.21.86.1.47.2SECTION 385.102
   385.102 Definitions (Rule 102).
18:1.0.1.21.86.1.47.3SECTION 385.103
   385.103 References to rules (Rule 103).
18:1.0.1.21.86.1.47.4SECTION 385.104
   385.104 Rule of construction (Rule 104).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Pleadings, Tariff and Rate Filings, Notices of Tariff or Rate Examination, Orders To Show Cause, Intervention, and Summary Disposition
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.1SECTION 385.201
   385.201 Applicability (Rule 201).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.2SECTION 385.202
   385.202 Types of pleadings (Rule 202).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.3SECTION 385.203
   385.203 Content of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 203).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.4SECTION 385.204
   385.204 Applications (Rule 204).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.5SECTION 385.205
   385.205 Tariff or rate filings (Rule 205).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.6SECTION 385.206
   385.206 Complaints (Rule 206).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.7SECTION 385.207
   385.207 Petitions (Rule 207).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.8SECTION 385.208
   385.208 [Reserved]
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.9SECTION 385.209
   385.209 Notices of tariff or rate examination and orders to show cause (Rule 209).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.10SECTION 385.210
   385.210 Method of notice; dates established in notice (Rule 210).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.11SECTION 385.211
   385.211 Protests other than under Rule 208 (Rule 211).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.12SECTION 385.212
   385.212 Motions (Rule 212).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.13SECTION 385.213
   385.213 Answers (Rule 213).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.14SECTION 385.214
   385.214 Intervention (Rule 214).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.15SECTION 385.215
   385.215 Amendment of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 215).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.16SECTION 385.216
   385.216 Withdrawal of pleadings (Rule 216).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.17SECTION 385.217
   385.217 Summary disposition (Rule 217).
18:1.0.1.21.86.2.47.18SECTION 385.218
   385.218 Simplified procedure for complaints involving small controversies (Rule 218).
18:1.0.1.21.86.3SUBPART C
Subpart C [Reserved]
18:1.0.1.21.86.4SUBPART E
Subpart D - Discovery Procedures for Matters Set for Hearing Under Subpart E
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.1SECTION 385.401
   385.401 Applicability (Rule 401).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.2SECTION 385.402
   385.402 Scope of discovery (Rule 402).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.3SECTION 385.403
   385.403 Methods of discovery; general provisions (Rule 403).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.4SECTION 385.404
   385.404 Depositions during proceedings (Rule 404).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.5SECTION 385.405
   385.405 Use of depositions (Rule 405).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.6SECTION 385.406
   385.406 Data requests, interrogatories, and requests for production of documents or things (Rule 406).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.7SECTION 385.407
   385.407 Inspection of documents and other property (Rule 407).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.8SECTION 385.408
   385.408 Admissions (Rule 408).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.9SECTION 385.409
   385.409 Subpoenas (Rule 409).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.10SECTION 385.410
   385.410 Objections to discovery, motions to quash or to compel, and protective orders (Rule 410).
18:1.0.1.21.86.4.47.11SECTION 385.411
   385.411 Sanctions (Rule 411).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Hearings
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.1SECTION 385.501
   385.501 Applicability (Rule 501).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.2SECTION 385.502
   385.502 Initiation of hearing (Rule 502).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.3SECTION 385.503
   385.503 Consolidation, severance and extension of close-of-record date by Chief Administrative Law Judge (Rule 503).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.4SECTION 385.504
   385.504 Duties and powers of presiding officers (Rule 504).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.5SECTION 385.505
   385.505 Right of participants to present evidence (Rule 505).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.6SECTION 385.506
   385.506 Examination of witnesses during hearing (Rule 506).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.7SECTION 385.507
   385.507 Prepared written testimony (Rule 507).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.8SECTION 385.508
   385.508 Exhibits (Rule 508).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.9SECTION 385.509
   385.509 Admissibility of evidence (Rule 509).
18:1.0.1.21.86.5.47.10SECTION 385.510
   385.510 Miscellaneous provisions (Rule 510).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Conferences, Settlements, and Stipulations
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.1SECTION 385.601
   385.601 Conferences (Rule 601).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.2SECTION 385.602
   385.602 Submission of settlement offers (Rule 602).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.3SECTION 385.603
   385.603 Settlement of negotiations before a settlement judge (Rule 603).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.4SECTION 385.604
   385.604 Alternative means of dispute resolution (Rule 604).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.5SECTION 385.605
   385.605 Arbitration (Rule 605).
18:1.0.1.21.86.6.47.6SECTION 385.606
   385.606 Confidentiality in dispute resolution proceedings (Rule 606).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Decisions
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.1SECTION 385.701
   385.701 Applicability (Rule 701).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.2SECTION 385.702
   385.702 Definitions (Rule 702).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.3SECTION 385.703
   385.703 Contents of decisions (Rule 703).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.4SECTION 385.704
   385.704 Rights of participants before initial decision (Rule 704).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.5SECTION 385.705
   385.705 Additional powers of presiding officer with respect to briefs (Rule 705).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.6SECTION 385.706
   385.706 Initial and reply briefs before initial decision (Rule 706).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.7SECTION 385.707
   385.707 Oral argument before initial decision (Rule 707).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.8SECTION 385.708
   385.708 Initial decisions by presiding officer (Rule 708).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.9SECTION 385.709
   385.709 Other types of decisions (Rule 709).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.10SECTION 385.710
   385.710 Waiver of the initial decision (Rule 710).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.11SECTION 385.711
   385.711 Exceptions and briefs on and opposing exceptions after initial decision (Rule 711).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.12SECTION 385.712
   385.712 Commission review of initial decisions in the absence of exceptions (Rule 712).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.13SECTION 385.713
   385.713 Request for rehearing (Rule 713).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.14SECTION 385.714
   385.714 Certified questions (Rule 714).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.15SECTION 385.715
   385.715 Interlocutory appeals to the Commission from rulings of presiding officers (Rule 715).
18:1.0.1.21.86.7.47.16SECTION 385.716
   385.716 Reopening (Rule 716).
18:1.0.1.21.86.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Shortened Procedures
18:1.0.1.21.86.8.47.1SECTION 385.801
   385.801 Waiver of hearing (Rule 801).
18:1.0.1.21.86.8.47.2SECTION 385.802
   385.802 Noncontested proceedings (Rule 802).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Commission Review of Remedial Orders
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.1SECTION 385.901
   385.901 Scope (Rule 901).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.2SECTION 385.902
   385.902 Definitions (Rule 902).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.3SECTION 385.903
   385.903 Request for nondisclosure of information (Rule 903).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.4SECTION 385.904
   385.904 Commencement of proceeding (Rule 904).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.5SECTION 385.905
   385.905 Stay of contested order (Rule 905).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.6SECTION 385.906
   385.906 Pleadings (Rule 906).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.7SECTION 385.907
   385.907 New facts and issues (Rule 907).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.8SECTION 385.908
   385.908 Discovery (Rule 908).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.9SECTION 385.909
   385.909 Hearing (Rule 909).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.10SECTION 385.910
   385.910 Conduct of the hearing (Rule 910).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.11SECTION 385.911
   385.911 Burden of proof (Rule 911).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.12SECTION 385.912
   385.912 Proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and comments (Rule 912).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.13SECTION 385.913
   385.913 Proposed order (Rule 913).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.14SECTION 385.914
   385.914 Commission action (Rule 914).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.15SECTION 385.915
   385.915 Off-the-record communications (Rule 915).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.16SECTION 385.916
   385.916 Withdrawal of petition for review (Rule 916).
18:1.0.1.21.86.9.47.17SECTION 385.917
   385.917 Sanctions (Rule 917).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Commission Review of Adjustment Request Denials
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.1SECTION 385.1001
   385.1001 Scope (Rule 1001).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.2SECTION 385.1002
   385.1002 Definitions (Rule 1002).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.3SECTION 385.1003
   385.1003 Request for nondisclosure of information (Rule 1003).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.4SECTION 385.1004
   385.1004 Commencement of proceedings (Rule 1004).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.5SECTION 385.1005
   385.1005 Replies (Rule 1005).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.6SECTION 385.1006
   385.1006 Request for hearing (Rule 1006).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.7SECTION 385.1007
   385.1007 Presiding officer (Rule 1007).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.8SECTION 385.1008
   385.1008 Hearings (Rule 1008).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.9SECTION 385.1009
   385.1009 Proof (Rule 1009).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.10SECTION 385.1010
   385.1010 Certification of the record (Rule 1010).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.11SECTION 385.1011
   385.1011 Final order (Rule 1011).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.12SECTION 385.1012
   385.1012 Off-the-record communications (Rule 1012).
18:1.0.1.21.86.10.47.13SECTION 385.1013
   385.1013 Attachments to pleadings (Rule 1013).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Petitions for Adjustments Under the NGPA
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.1SECTION 385.1101
   385.1101 Applicability (Rule 1101).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.2SECTION 385.1102
   385.1102 Definitions (Rule 1102).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.3SECTION 385.1103
   385.1103 Commencement of proceeding (Rule 1103).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.4SECTION 385.1104
   385.1104 Initial petition (Rule 1104).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.5SECTION 385.1105
   385.1105 Intervention (Rule 1105).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.6SECTION 385.1106
   385.1106 Other filings (Rule 1106).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.7SECTION 385.1107
   385.1107 Evaluations (Rule 1107).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.8SECTION 385.1108
   385.1108 Criteria (Rule 1108).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.9SECTION 385.1109
   385.1109 Orders (Rule 1109).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.10SECTION 385.1110
   385.1110 Review of initial decision and order for adjustment (Rule 1110).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.11SECTION 385.1111
   385.1111 Conferences (Rule 1111).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.12SECTION 385.1112
   385.1112 Requests for confidential treatment (Rule 1112).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.13SECTION 385.1113
   385.1113 Interim relief (Rule 1113).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.14SECTION 385.1114
   385.1114 Motions (Rule 1114).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.15SECTION 385.1115
   385.1115 Procedural rulings (Rule 1115).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.16SECTION 385.1116
   385.1116 Appeals (Rule 1116).
18:1.0.1.21.86.11.47.17SECTION 385.1117
   385.1117 Petition for adjustment treated as request for interpretation (Rule 1117).
18:1.0.1.21.86.12SUBPART L
Subpart L [Reserved]
18:1.0.1.21.86.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Cooperative Procedure with State Commissions
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.1SECTION 385.1301
   385.1301 Policy (Rule 1301).
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.2SECTION 385.1302
   385.1302 Notice (Rule 1302).
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.3SECTION 385.1303
   385.1303 Conferences (Rule 1303).
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.4SECTION 385.1304
   385.1304 Procedure governing matters referred to a board (Rule 1304).
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.5SECTION 385.1305
   385.1305 Joint and concurrent hearings (Rule 1305).
18:1.0.1.21.86.13.47.6SECTION 385.1306
   385.1306 Intervention by State commissions (Rule 1306).
18:1.0.1.21.86.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Oil Pipeline Proceedings
18:1.0.1.21.86.14.47.1SECTION 385.1401
   385.1401 Applicability (Rule 1401).
18:1.0.1.21.86.14.47.2SECTION 385.1402
   385.1402 Subscriber lists (Rule 1402).
18:1.0.1.21.86.14.47.3SECTION 385.1403
   385.1403 Petitions seeking institution of rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1404).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Penalties Under Section 31 of the Federal Power Act
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.1SECTION 385.1501
   385.1501 Scope (Rule 1501).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.2SECTION 385.1502
   385.1502 Persons subject to civil penalties (Rule 1502).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.3SECTION 385.1503
   385.1503 Actions subjecting persons to civil penalties (Rule 1503).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.4SECTION 385.1504
   385.1504 Maximum civil penalty (Rule 1504).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.5SECTION 385.1505
   385.1505 Determination of proposed penalty amount (Rule 1505).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.6SECTION 385.1506
   385.1506 Notice of proposed penalty (Rule 1506).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.7SECTION 385.1507
   385.1507 Election of procedures and answer (Rule 1507).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.8SECTION 385.1508
   385.1508 Commission administrative procedures (Rule 1508).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.9SECTION 385.1509
   385.1509 District court procedures (Rule 1509).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.10SECTION 385.1510
   385.1510 Modification of civil penalty (Rule 1510).
18:1.0.1.21.86.15.47.11SECTION 385.1511
   385.1511 Collection of civil penalties (Rule 1511).
18:1.0.1.21.86.16SUBPART P
Subpart P - Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
18:1.0.1.21.86.16.47.1SECTION 385.1601
   385.1601 Scope and purpose (Rule 1601).
18:1.0.1.21.86.16.47.2SECTION 385.1602
   385.1602 Civil penalties, as adjusted (Rule 1602).
18:1.0.1.21.86.17SUBPART Q
Subparts Q-R [Reserved]
18:1.0.1.21.86.18SUBPART S
Subpart S - Miscellaneous
18:1.0.1.21.86.18.47.1SECTION 385.1901
   385.1901 Interpretations and interpretative rules under the NGPA (Rule 1901).
18:1.0.1.21.86.18.47.2SECTION 385.1902
   385.1902 Appeals from action of staff (Rule 1902).
18:1.0.1.21.86.18.47.3SECTION 385.1903
   385.1903 Notice in rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1903).
18:1.0.1.21.86.18.47.4SECTION 385.1904
   385.1904 Copies of transcripts (Rule 1904).
18:1.0.1.21.86.18.47.5SECTION 385.1907
   385.1907 Reports of compliance (Rule 1907).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19SUBPART T
Subpart T - Formal Requirements for Filings in Proceedings Before the Commission
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.1SECTION 385.2001
   385.2001 Filings and Other Submissions.
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.2SECTION 385.2002
   385.2002 Caption of filings (Rule 2002).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.3SECTION 385.2003
   385.2003 Specifications (Rule 2003).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.4SECTION 385.2004
   385.2004 Originals and copies of filings (Rule 2004).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.5SECTION 385.2005
   385.2005 Subscription and verification (Rule 2005).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.6SECTION 385.2006
   385.2006 Docket system (Rule 2006).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.7SECTION 385.2007
   385.2007 Time (Rule 2007).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.8SECTION 385.2008
   385.2008 Extensions of time (Rule 2008).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.9SECTION 385.2009
   385.2009 Notice (Rule 2009).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.10SECTION 385.2010
   385.2010 Service (Rule 2010).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.11SECTION 385.2011
   385.2011 Procedures for filing on electronic media (Rule 2011).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.12SECTION 385.2012
   385.2012 Petitions for review of Commission Orders (Rule 2012).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.13SECTION 385.2013
   385.2013 Notification of requests for Federal authorizations and requests for further information (Rule 2013).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.14SECTION 385.2014
   385.2014 Petitions for appeal or review of Federal authorizations (Rule 2014).
18:1.0.1.21.86.19.47.15SECTION 385.2015
   385.2015 Videotapes (Rule 2015).
18:1.0.1.21.86.20SUBPART U
Subpart U - Appearance and Practice Before the Commission
18:1.0.1.21.86.20.47.1SECTION 385.2101
   385.2101 Appearances (Rule 2101).
18:1.0.1.21.86.20.47.2SECTION 385.2102
   385.2102 Suspension (Rule 2102).
18:1.0.1.21.86.20.47.3SECTION 385.2103
   385.2103 Appearance of former employees (Rule 2103).
18:1.0.1.21.86.21SUBPART V
Subpart V - Off-the-Record Communications; Separation of Functions
18:1.0.1.21.86.21.47.1SECTION 385.2201
   385.2201 Rules governing off-the-record communications (Rule 2201).
18:1.0.1.21.86.21.47.2SECTION 385.2202
   385.2202 Separation of functions (Rule 2202).