Enforcement Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation
December 20 , 2007 - Chairman Kelliher statement on Enforcement Policy Read More | ||
December 20 , 2007 - FERC expands protections in civil penalty cases, rejects ETP rehearing request News Release | Decision | ||
July 26, 2007 - Commission takes preliminary action in two major market manipulation cases News Release | Chairman’s Statement | ||
Energy Transfer Partners: Show Cause Order | Fact Sheet | Legal Authorities | Subpoena Request Fact Sheet | Decision | Hearing Order News Release | Decision | ||
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On January 19, 2006, the Commission issued Order No. 670 , which established the new anti-manipulation rules.
Under Order No. 670, it is unlawful for any entity, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of electric energy or natural gas or the purchase or sale of transmission or transportation services subject to Commission jurisdiction:
- To defraud using any device, scheme or artifice (i.e. intentional or reckless conduct);
- To make any untrue statement of material fact or omit a material fact; or
- To engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit.