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18 CFR §385.401

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  1. (a)General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this subpart applies to discovery in proceedings set for hearing under subpart E of this part, and to such other proceedings as the Commission may order.
  2. (b)Exceptions. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, this subpart does not apply to:
    1. (1)Requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, governed by Part 388 of this chapter; or,
    2. (2)Requests by the Commission or its staff who are not participants in a proceeding set for hearing under subpart E of this part to obtain information, reports, or data from persons subject to the Commission's regulatory jurisdiction; or
    3. (3)Investigations conducted pursuant to Part 1b of this chapter.