# 18 C.F.R. § 385.1004 (2026): Commencement of proceedings (Rule 1004)

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 385.1004 (2026)
- **Heading:** Commencement of proceedings (Rule 1004)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter I: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 385: RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart J: Commission Review of Adjustment Request Denials / § 385.1004: § 385.1004   Commencement of proceedings (Rule 1004).

## Text

(a) A petitioner commences proceedings, pursuant to this subpart, by filing with the Commission and serving upon the Secretary and any other participants in prior proceedings on the contested order a petition for review, which must contain:
(1) A copy of the decision or order denying, in whole or in part, request for adjustment (the contested order); and
(2) A complete statement of the petitioner's objections factual or legal to the contested order, including references to all authorities upon which the petitioner relies including but not limited to regulations, rulings, interpretations, and decisions on exceptions and appeals issued by the Department or its predecessor agencies and precedents established by the Commission.
(b) A petition for review must be filed within 30 days of issuance by the Secretary of the order to be contested pursuant to this subpart.
(c) Each petition for review filed with the Secretary of the Commission must be accompanied by the fee prescribed by § 381.304 of this chapter.
(d) Upon receiving a petition for review and the fee required by paragraph (c), of this section, the Commission or its designee will designate a presiding officer for the proceedings.
[Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, as amended by Order 395, 49 FR 35357, Sept. 7, 1984]

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1001 (2026) § 385.1001   Scope (Rule 1001).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1001.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1002 (2026) § 385.1002   Definitions (Rule 1002).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1002.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1003 (2026) § 385.1003   Request for nondisclosure of information (Rule 1003).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1003.md)
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- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1005 (2026) § 385.1005   Replies (Rule 1005).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1005.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1006 (2026) § 385.1006   Request for hearing (Rule 1006).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1006.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1007 (2026) § 385.1007   Presiding officer (Rule 1007).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1007.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1008 (2026) § 385.1008   Hearings (Rule 1008).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1008.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1009 (2026) § 385.1009   Proof (Rule 1009).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1009.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1010 (2026) § 385.1010   Certification of the record (Rule 1010).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1010.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1011 (2026) § 385.1011   Final order (Rule 1011).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1011.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1012 (2026) § 385.1012   Off-the-record communications (Rule 1012).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1012.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1013 (2026) § 385.1013   Attachments to pleadings (Rule 1013).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1013.md)

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