Legal Resources 
Administrative Litigation
The administrative litigation process begins when the Commission
sets a proceeding for hearing before an administrative law judge
(ALJ). The Chief Administrative Law Judge assigns a presiding judge
and sets a hearing schedule.
FERC trial staff participates in the administrative litigation process
pursuant to 18 CFR 385.102(b) as an impartial representative of
the public interest. Trial staff includes attorneys as well as technical
staff that serve as expert witnesses whose goal is to settle or
litigate cases in a timely, efficient and equitable manner while
ensuring the outcomes are consistent with Commission policy.
Chief Judge's Notices to the Public:
- Reproduction of Copyrighted Online Imagery in Exhibits, Decisions, etc.
- Filing of Exhibits In Hearing
Cases
- Model Protective
Order
- New Procedures for Certifications
of Uncontested Settlements
- Proposed Settlement Agreements
- Restricted Service List
- Uniform Exhibit Numbering
System
- New ADR Procedures for Initial
Prehearing Conferences
- Information to be Provided with Settlement Agreements
