Frequently Asked Questions
1.) What are the three parts of a case number?
A case number is comprised of three parts: industry, year, and sequence. The industry
part is "P" or "T". "P" is for public utility such as electricity or natural gas. "T"
is is for transportation such as motor carriers or railroads. The year part is the
last two digits of the year starting with 2000. The sequence part is a number assigned
sequentially to each case. To select a case, you must select all three.
2.) What is the difference between "Docketed" and "Non-Docketed" matters?
A "Docketed" matter is a formal Commission proceeding that has been assigned a the case number. A
"Non-Docketed" matter is any matter other than a formal Commission proceeding. A "Non-Docketed" matter
is not assigned a case number.
3.) How do I save a copy of my comment before I am finished?
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