1. Regulations
  2. title 18
  3. chapter I
  4. part 1b
  5. § 1b.1

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§ 1b.1 - Definitions.

For purposes of this part—

(a) Formal investigation means an investigation instituted by a Commission Order of Investigation.

(b) Preliminary Investigation means an inquiry conducted by the Commission or its staff, other than a formal investigation.

(c) Investigating officer means the individual(s) designated by the Commission in an Order of Investigation as Officer(s) of the Commission.

(d) Enforcement Hotline is a forum in which to address quickly and informally any matter within the Commission's jurisdiction concerning natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, electric utilities and hydroelectric projects.

[43 FR 27174, June 23, 1978, as amended by Order 602, 64 FR 17097, Apr. 8, 1999]

AUTHORITY: 15 U.S.C. 717–717z, 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 792–828c, 2601–2645; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1–85 (1988); E.O. 12009, 3 CFR 1978 Comp., p. 142.

SOURCE: 43 FR 27174, June 23, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 18 CFR 1b.1