11. Ex Parte Communications

This proceeding is subject to Article 8 of the Commission's Rules, which specifies standards for engaging in ex parte communications and the reporting of such communications. These requirements become effective upon the issuance of this OIR, based on the preliminary determination of category discussed above. Following the assigned Commissioner's appealable determination of category, the applicable ex parte communication and reporting requirements shall depend on such determination unless and until the Commission modifies the determinations pursuant to Rule 7.5 or 7.6.