18 C.F.R. § 1b.6 Preliminary investigations.
Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources
The Commission or its staff may, in its discretion, initiate a preliminary investigation. In such investigations, no process is issued or testimony compelled. Where it appears from the preliminary investigation that a formal investigation is appropriate, the staff will so recommend to the Commission.
Title 18: Conservation of Power and Water Resources
PART 1b—RULES RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS
§ 1b.6 Preliminary investigations.