# 18 C.F.R. § 385.1903 (2026): Notice in rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1903)

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 385.1903 (2026)
- **Heading:** Notice in rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1903)
- **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 S: Miscellaneous / § 385.1903: § 385.1903   Notice in rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1903).

## Text

Before the adoption of rule of general applicability or the commencement of hearing on such a proposed rulemaking, the Commission will cause general notice to be given by publication in the
Federal Register,
such notice to be published therein not less than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the consideration of the adoption of a proposed rule or rules or for the commencement of the hearing, if any, on the proposed rulemaking, except where a shorter period is reasonable and good cause exists therefor;
Provided however,
That:
(a) When the Commission, for good cause, finds it impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest to give such notice, it may proceed with the adoption of rules without notice by incorporating therein a finding to such effect and a concise statement of the reasons therefor;
(b) Except when notice or hearing is required by statute, the Commission may issue at any time rules of organization, procedure or practice, or interpretative rules, or statements of policy, without notice or public proceedings; and
(c) This section is not to be construed as applicable to the extent that there may be involved any military, naval, or foreign affairs function of the United States, or any matter relating to the Commission's management or personnel, or to United States property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts.

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1901 (2026) § 385.1901   Interpretations and interpretative rules under the NGPA (Rule 1901).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1901.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1902 (2026) § 385.1902   Appeals from action of staff (Rule 1902).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1902.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1903 (2026) § 385.1903   Notice in rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1903).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1903.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1904 (2026) § 385.1904   Copies of transcripts (Rule 1904).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1904.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 385.1907 (2026) § 385.1907   Reports of compliance (Rule 1907).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P385_S385_1907.md)

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