A search for a document is based in part according to how the document fits into the eLibrary database. The eLibrary database has a hierarchical design that contains six "Libraries":
Electric
Gas
Oil
Hydro
Rulemaking
General
Within each Library, there are two categories of documents: Issuances and Submittals. Each Category is divided into classifications, which are then segmented by Type. Documents usually fall into one or more of the Libraries (on the basis of the FERC regulatory programs). Thus, the hierarchy is:
Library
Category
Classification
Type
For a more detailed description of the hierarchical classifications and types, please see Definition of Categories, Classifications, and Types.
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For information about the specific search pages you want to use, see the following:
General Search Overview
Advanced Search Overview
Docket Search Overview
Daily Filings/Issuances Search Overview
New Dockets Search Overview
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Types of eLibrary Search Options
Introduction to the Search Process
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