# 18 CFR § 1b.5: Formal investigations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 1b.5
- **Heading:** Formal investigations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES > PART 1b—RULES RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS

## Text

The Commission may, in its discretion, initiate a formal investigation by issuing an Order of Investigation. Orders of Investigation will outline the basis for the investigation, the matters to be investigated, the officer(s) designated to conduct the investigation and their authority. The director of the office responsible for the investigation may add or delete Investigating Officers in the Order of Investigation.

## Nearby sections

- [18 CFR § 1b.1 § 1b.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.1.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.2 § 1b.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.2.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.3 § 1b.3 Scope of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.3.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.4 § 1b.4 Types of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.4.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.5 § 1b.5 Formal investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.5.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.6 § 1b.6 Preliminary investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.6.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.7 § 1b.7 Procedure after investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.7.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.8 § 1b.8 Requests for Commission investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.8.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.9 § 1b.9 Confidentiality of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.9.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.10 § 1b.10 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.10.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.11 § 1b.11 Limitation on participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.11.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.12 § 1b.12 Transcripts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.12.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.13 § 1b.13 Powers of persons conducting formal investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.13.md)
- [18 CFR § 1b.14 § 1b.14 Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.14.md)

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