Mo. utility regulators consider ethics changes - BusinessWeek

Mo. utility regulators consider ethics changes - BusinessWeek: "...Ethics policies that took effect last year for the Missouri Public Service Commission sought to govern communication involving regulators, but some people believe changes are needed to improve how the rules work.

One key change under consideration focuses on a rule that bans individuals or groups that might be involved in cases with the commission, such as a utility's request for a rate increase, from talking with commissioners about possible "substantive issues" in a future case. Such issues could be any evidence likely to be included in the case.

The commission has considered repealing that ban. There would still be rules that bar discussions between regulators and parties starting 60 days before a case is filed and remaining until the case is concluded, along with requirements that meetings with regulators be disclosed..."

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