(a) Supporting information. (1) When the Forest Service files preliminary conditions with FERC, it must include a rationale for the conditions and an index to the Forest Service's administrative record that identifies all documents relied upon.
(1) When the Forest Service files preliminary conditions with FERC, it must include a rationale for the conditions and an index to the Forest Service's administrative record that identifies all documents relied upon.
(2) If any of the documents relied upon are not already in the license proceeding record, the Forest Service must:
(i) File them with FERC at the time it files the preliminary conditions; and
(ii) Provide paper or electronic copies to the license applicant.
(b) Service. In addition to serving a copy of its preliminary conditions on each license party, the Forest Service must provide a copy to the Hearing Clerk if and when a request for a hearing is filed with respect to the preliminary conditions.