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Some matters before the Commission are set for hearing before
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and FERC Trial Staff. The ALJ
will issue an Initial Decision and the Commission will issue a
final order for the proceeding. Appeals of Commission orders and
regulations are heard in Federal Courts. FERC also facilitates
settlements as an alternative to litigation.
Federal Statutes
Major Orders & Regulations
Administrative Litigation
Contested proceedings and some appeals that are set for hearing
before an ALJ. FERC trial staff represents the public interest.
The Chief Judge assigns the ALJ for specific hearings and active
cases. Read More
Court Cases
Some of the Commission decisions are reviewed in U.S. Courts of
Appeals as well as in the Supreme Court.
Complaints
Individuals and organizations may also file formal complaints with the Commission. These complaints deal with a variety of matters under the FERC's jurisdiction. Read More
Settlements
Settlements provide an avenue to expeditiously address violations of the Federal Power Act, market power abuse, and environmental disputes without the need for time-consuming administrative hearings and Commission review. Read More
Staff Reports
Each year, the Commission's Staff makes public various non-docketed reports that are primarily of an investigative and informational nature. Read More
Accounting Matters
FERC is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of its jurisdictional companies. Read More
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The Commission facilitates settlements through its Dispute Resolution
Service. Administrative Law Judges may also serve as settlement
judges and certify settlements. Read More
CEII & FOIA
FERC is protecting energy facilities by restricting public access
to Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII). Members
of the public may obtain nonpublic or privileged information by
submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Read
More
No Fear Act
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's reporting page for
the Notification of Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Retaliation
Act of 2002 (No Fear Act), Public Law 207-174. Read
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