Ex Parte Communications

In accordance with Rule 7(a)(4), ex parte communications in this proceeding are governed by the requirements of Rules 7(c) and 7.1.¹⁷

¹⁷ An ex parte communication is defined in Rule 5(e) as

. . . a written communication (including a communication by letter or electronic medium) or oral communication (including a communication by telephone or in person) that:

(1) concerns any substantive issue in a formal proceeding,

(2) takes place between an interested person and a decisionmaker, and

(3) does not occur in a public hearing, workshop, or other public setting, or on the record of the proceeding.