# 18 CFR § 1b.8: Requests for Commission investigations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-1b.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 1b.8
- **Heading:** Requests for Commission 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

(a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, or other Federal or State governmental entity, may request the Commission to institute an investigation.
(b) Requests for investigations should set forth the alleged violation of law with supporting documentation and information as completely as possible. No particular forms or formal procedures are requested.
(c) It is the Commission's policy not to disclose the name of the person or entity requesting an investigation except as required by law, or where such disclosure will aid the 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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