18 C.F.R. § 1b.1 Definitions.
Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources
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]
Title 18: Conservation of Power and Water Resources
PART 1b—RULES RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS
§ 1b.1 Definitions.

