# Amendment to Rules Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Final Rule
> **US Department of Energy** · Final rule. · Published 2001-12-31 · Effective 2001-12-31 · 66 FR 67480
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-32068
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Energy
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 67480
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 385
- **Publication date:** 2001-12-31
- **Effective date:** 2001-12-31
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. RM02-5-000
## Abstract

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is revising its regulations governing off-the-record communications. The revisions ensure that the regulations do not impede the Commission's ability to quickly address issues relating to national security which may arise within the context of pending proceedings and its ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive security-related information.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/12/31/01-32068/amendment-to-rules-governing-off-the-record-communications-final-rule)
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