# 18 CFR § 1b.6: Preliminary investigations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 1b.6
- **Heading:** Preliminary 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 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.

## 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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