§385.203. Content of pleadings and tariff or rate filings (Rule 203).
18 C.F.R. § 385.203
Requirements for a pleading or a tariff or rate filing. Each pleading and each tariff or rate filing must include, as appropriate:
If known, the reference numbers, docket numbers, or other identifying symbols of any relevant tariff, rate, schedule, contract, application, rule, or similar matter or material;
The name of each participant for whom the filing is made or, if the filing is made for a group of participants, the name of the group, provided that the name of each member of the group is set forth in a previously filed document which is identified in the filing being made;
The specific authorization or relief sought;
The tariff or rate sheets or sections;
The name and address of each person against whom the complaint is directed;
The relevant facts, if not set forth in a previously filed document which is identified in the filing being made;
The position taken by the participant filing any pleading, to the extent known when the pleading is filed, and the basis in fact and law for such position;
Subscription or verification, if required;
A certificate of service under Rule 2010(h), if service is required;
The name, address, and telephone number of an individual who, with respect to any matter contained in the filing, represents the person for whom filing is made; and
Any additional information required to be included by statute, rule, or order.
Requirement for any initial pleading or tariff or rate filing. The initial pleading or tariff or rate filing submitted by a participant or a person seeking to become a party must conform to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and must include:
The exact name of the person for whom the filing is made;
The location of that person's principal place of business; and
The name, address, and telephone number of at least one, but not more than two, persons upon whom service is to be made and to whom communications are to be addressed in the proceeding.
Combined filings. If two or more pleadings, or one or more pleadings and a tariff or rate filing are included as items in a single filing each such item must be separately designated and must conform to the requirements which would be applicable to it if filed separately.
Form of notice. If a pleading or tariff or rate filing must include a form of notice suitable for publication in the Federal Register, the company shall submit the draft notice in accordance with the form of notice specifications prescribed by the Secretary and posted on the Commission's website under Filing Procedures at https://www.ferc.gov. This paragraph (d) shall cease to have effect on December 5, 2026, unless the Commission determines that the cessation deadline should be extended to a date not more than 5 years in the future after offering the public an opportunity to provide input on the costs and benefits of this paragraph (d) and considering that input. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing its determination and revising or removing this paragraph (d) accordingly.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, as amended by Order 647, 69 FR 32439, June 10, 2004; Order 663, 70 FR 55725, Sept. 23, 2005; 71 FR 14642, Mar. 23, 2006; Order 714, 73 FR 57538, Oct. 3, 2008; Order 899, 88 FR 74032, Oct. 30, 2023; Order 914, 90 FR 48406, Oct. 21, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551-557; 15 U.S.C. 717-717w, 3301-3432; 16 U.S.C. 791a-825v, 2601-2645; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C 3701, 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352, 16441, 16451-16463; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-85 (1988); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (1990); 28 U.S.C. 2461 note (2015).
Source
Source: Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[Order 225, 47 FR 19022, May 3, 1982, as amended by Order 647, 69 FR 32439, June 10, 2004; Order 663, 70 FR 55725, Sept. 23, 2005; 71 FR 14642, Mar. 23, 2006; Order 714, 73 FR 57538, Oct. 3, 2008; Order 899, 88 FR 74032, Oct. 30, 2023; Order 914, 90 FR 48406, Oct. 21, 2025]