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Date Case Circuit Attorney 09/20/12 City of Anaheim, Cal., et al. v. FERC Nos. 11-1442 Order characterizing South of Lugo Transmission Path as a zonal, rather than local, constraint, spreading costs to all utilities in the SP-15 zone, not just to Southern California Edison, but also to municipals. California Indep. System Operator Corp.; Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. California ISO, 121 FERC ¶ 61,193 (2007), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,197 (2011). D.C. Cir. K. Larson 09/10/12 Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC Nos. 11-1471 Order approving a base return on equity of 9.54 percent for Southern California Edison’s transmission projects; selection of median rather than midpoint within zone of reasonableness. Southern California Edison Co., 131 FERC ¶ 61,020 (2010), order on reh’g and clar., 137 FERC ¶ 61,016 (2011). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 09/04/12 NE Power Generators, et al. v. FERC Nos. 11-1422, et al. Issues remanded by Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit: whether results of auctions conducted under Forward Capacity Market are contract rates deserving of Mobile-Sierra public interest standard of review; and, if not, whether the FERC in its discretion can impose high public interest standard. Devon Power LLC, order on remand, 134 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2011), reh'g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,073 (2011). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 06/25/12 Northern Natural Gas Co. v. FERC No. 11-1484 Denial of application to abandon jointly-owned facilities – the Matagorda Offshore Pipeline System -- and services. Northern Natural Gas Co., 135 FERC ¶ 61,048 (2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,091 (2011). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 06/18/12 Green Island Power Authority v. FERC No. 11-1960, et al. Order reinstating the new license for the School Street Project to the applicant following remand in Green Island Power Authority v. FERC, 577 F.3d 148 (2d Cir. 2009), finding that the relicensing settlement agreement did not materially amend the license application in a manner requiring an opportunity for the public to intervene in the relicensing proceeding and that, in any event, a proffered alternative to replace the project is not a feasible alternative requiring consideration in the proceeding. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., 131 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2010), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,205 (2011), reh’g denied, 136 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2011). 2d Cir. H. Cafer 06/11/12 Brian Hunter v. FERC No. 11-1477 Order affirming ALJ’s initial decision after hearing, and ordering payment of $30 million civil penalty, for Brian Hunter’s trading of natural gas futures contracts having a direct effect on the price of natural gas, in violation of FERC’s anti-market manipulation regulations under 18 C.F.R. § 1c.1, implementing section 4A of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717c-1. Brian Hunter, 135 FERC ¶ 61,054 (2011), reh’g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,146 (2011). D.C. Cir. L. Perry/R. Kennedy 05/09/12 Coalit. for Responsible Growth, et al. v. FERC No.12-566 Authorization to construct and operate the MARC 1 Hub Line Project, a 39-mile long natural gas pipeline in northeastern Pennsylvania; consideration of cumulative impacts of Marcellus Shale development. Central New York Oil & Gas Co., 137 FERC ¶ 61,121 (2011), order on reh’g, 138 FERC ¶ 61,104 (2012). 2d Cir. K. Larson/H. Cafer 04/04/12 Northern Natural Gas Co. v. FERC No. 11-1240 Rejection of Northern Natural’s proposal to charge market-based rates for the resale of storage capacity. Northern Natural Gas Co., 133 FERC ¶ 61,210 (2010), reh’g denied, 135 FERC ¶ 61,085 (2011). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/19/12 TC Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC No. 11-1258 Conditional acceptance of proposal by New York ISO to implement market mitigation measures for generators located in the rest-of-state (outside New York City and Long Island) capacity region in New York. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 133 FERC ¶ 61,030 (2010), order on reh’g, 135 FERC ¶ 61,157 (2011). D.C. Cir J. Amerkhail 02/23/12 NRG Power Marketing LLC, et al. v. FERC No. 11-1201 Approval of contested settlement and related transmission service agreements and Joint Operating Agreement Protocol; roll over of transmission service to Consolidated Edison. PJM Interconnection, LLC, et al., 132 FERC ¶ 61,221 (2010), order on reh'g, 135 FERC ¶ 61,018 (2011). D.C. Cir S. Soopper 02/22/12 Moussa I. Kourouma v. FERC No. 11-1283 Assessment of $50,000 civil penalty for submission of false information in connection with application for market-based rate authority.  Moussa I. Kourouma d/b/a Quantum Energy LLC, 135 FERC ¶ 61,245 (2011). D.C. Cir R. Kennedy 02/09/12 Calpine Corp., et al. v. FERC No. 11-1122 Order on remand from Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC, 603 F.3d 996 (D.C. Cir. 2010), on calculation of transmission service charges for station power, which need not use the same netting method as that used to calculate retail energy charges. Duke Energy Moss Landing v. California ISO Corp.; California ISO Corp., 132 FERC ¶ 61,183 (2010), reh'g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,151 (2011). D.C. Cir R. Kennedy Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/07/11 James and Polly Lyons v. FERC No. 11-1333 Finding that Appalachian, licensee of the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project, complied with the terms of its license concerning consistency of project uses (including boat docks) with Shoreline Management Plan; dismissal of late rehearing request. Appalachian Power Co., 133 FERC ¶ 61,135 (2010), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,114 (2011). 4th Cir. H. Cafer 11/08/11 City of New Orleans, Louisiana, et al. v. FERC Nos. 11-1043 et al. Withdrawal of Entergy Arkansas and Entergy Mississippi from Entergy System Agreement; consideration of exit notice, exit compensation, and cost allocation issues. Entergy Services, Inc., 129 FERC ¶ 61,143 (2009), reh’g denied, 134 FERC ¶ 61,075 (2011). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 10/20/11 Occidental Permian Ltd., et al. v. FERC No. 10-1381 Conditional authorization to Tres Amigas to sell, at negotiated rates, transmission services on proposed superstation connecting the three continental interconnections and allowing the transmission of intermittent wind and solar generation. Tres Amigas LLC, 130 FERC ¶ 61,207 (2010), reh'g denied, 132 FERC ¶ 61,233 (2010) D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 10/04/11 Mobil Pipe Line Co. v. FERC No. 11-1021 Order affirming ALJ’s Initial Decision, following hearing, and denying Mobil’s application for market-based rate authority. Mobil Pipe Line Co., 133 FERC ¶ 61,192 (2010). D.C. Cir. J. Albert / Lona Perry 08/11/11 Freeport-McMoran Corp. v. FERC No. 08-1349, et al. Continued applicability of Article 11.2 of El Paso’s 1996 Settlement, placing certain limitations on the rates that El Paso can charge in future rate cases to shippers that were parties to the 1996 Settlement; Approval of 2006 Rate Settlement.  El Paso Natural Gas Co., 114 FERC ¶ 61,290 (2006) order on reh’g & compl, 124 FERC ¶ 61,227 (2008), order on reh’g, 132 FERC ¶ 61,155 (2010). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 07/05/11 Defenders of Wildlife, et al. v. FERC No. 10-1407 Issuance of certificate to allow Ruby Pipeline to construct and operate a 677-mile natural gas pipeline, from southwest Wyoming to Malin Hub near Oregon-California border; sufficiency of environmental analysis. Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C., 131 FERC ¶ 61,007 (2010), reh'g denied, 133 FERC ¶ 61,105 (2010). D.C. Cir. R. Kennedy 06/30/11 Braintree Electric Light Dept. v. FERC No. 09-1231 Allocation of costs associated with ISO New England's operation of Canal 1 and 2 generating units out of economic merit; order on ISO New England compliance filing, that Southeastern Massachusetts reliability region boundary continues to provide reasonable basis for allocation of Canal Unit dispatch costs. Braintree Electric Light Dept., et al. v. ISO New England, Inc., 124 FERC ¶ 61,061 (2008), order on reh'g, 128 FERC ¶ 61,008 (2009); 129 FERC ¶ 61,077 (2009), reh'g denied, 132 FERC ¶ 61,248 (2010). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 05/05/11 Alabama Municipal Electric Auth. v. FERC No. 10-1141 Denial of complaint that rates under the Southern Company open access transmission tariff, based on Southern’s system average costs, are unduly discriminatory in comparison to transmission component, based on Alabama Power’s individual costs, of bundled retail service charge.  Municipal Electric Authority v. Alabama Power Co. and Southern Co. Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,286 (2007), reh’g denied, 131 FERC ¶ 61,101 (2010). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 05/05/11 ExxonMobil Gas & Power Mrktg. Co. v. FERC No. 10-1098 Acceptance and suspension of, and hearing on, limited rate filing to establish a mechanism to record and recover hurricane-related costs not recovered from insurance proceeds or third parties (Hurricane Surcharge).  Sea Robin Pipeline Co., LLC, 128 FERC ¶ 61,286 (2009), order on reh’g, 130 FERC ¶ 61,191 (2010). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 05/05/11 PSEG Energy Resources & Trade v. FERC No. 10-1103 Results of ISO New England’s first Forward Capacity Auction, for the 2010-2011 period; price proration for Connecticut generators not allowed to reduce capacity due to ISO reliability review.  ISO New England, Inc., 123 FERC ¶ 61,290 (2008), reh’g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,235 (2010). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 05/04/11 Indiana Utility Regulatory Comm'n v. FERC No. 10-1313 Participation of retail customers in PJM’s demand response program; whether local utility or retail aggregator certifies eligibility for program.  PJM Interconnection, LLC, 128 FERC ¶ 61,238 (2009), order on reh'g & compl., 131 FERC ¶ 61,069 (2010). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 03/22/11 Texas Pipeline Ass’n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 10-60066 et al. Regulations under new section 23 of the Natural Gas Act concerning obligation of pipelines, including intrastate pipelines, to post daily scheduled volume information and other data for certain points, to facilitate price transparency in FERC-regulated markets.  Pipeline Posting Requirements Under Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act, Order No. 720, 73 Fed. Reg. 73,494, 125 FERC ¶ 61,211 (2008), order on reh’g & clar., Order No. 720-A, 130 FERC ¶ 61,040 (2010). 5th Cir. S. Soopper 03/03/11 George Jepson, AG of Conn. v. FERC No. 10-1104 ISO-New England’s collection of administrative costs for calendar year 2010, including executive compensation and salary structure. ISO New England, Inc., 129 FERC ¶ 61,299 (2009), reh’g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2010). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella/J. Albert 02/08/11 County of Butte, Cal. v. FERC No. 10-70140 Denial of complaint that California DWR, licensee for the Oroville Project in Butte County, California, was in violation of recreation and public safety requirements of its hydroelectric license. County of Butte, Cal. v. Cal. Dept. of Water Resources, 128 FERC ¶ 61,068 (2009), reh'g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,133 (2009). 9th Cir. K. Henry 02/01/11 Texas Pipeline Ass'n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 10-60066, et al. Regulations under new section 23 of the Natural Gas Act concerning obligation of pipelines, including intrastate pipelines, to post daily scheduled volume information and other data for certain points, to facilitate price transparency in FERC-regulated markets. Pipeline Posting Requirements Under Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act, Order No. 720, 73 Fed. Reg. 73,494, 125 FERC ¶ 61,211 (2008), order on reh'g & clar., Order No. 720-A, 130 FERC ¶ 61,040 (2010). 5th Cir. S. Soopper 01/07/11 Richard Blumenthal, Attorney General for the State of CT, et al. and Public Citizen, Inc., et al. Nos. 08-74439 and 08-74443 Rulemaking codifying and, in certain respects, modifying FERC standards for obtaining and retaining market-based rates for public utilities, at 18 CFR Part 35, Subpart H; consistency of market-based rate program with statutory requirements of advance notice and filing and just and reasonable rates. Market-Based Rates for Wholesale Sales of Electric Energy by Public Utilities, Order No. 697, 119 FERC ¶ 61,295 (2007), order on reh'g and clar.,123 FERC ¶ 61,055 (2008). 9th Cir. C. Banta Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/13/10 Petersburg Municipal Power & Light v. FERC No. 10-1096 Issuance of preliminary permit to City of Angoon, after lottery to select among same-day filings by multiple applicants, to study Ruth Lake Project in Alaska. City of Angoon, Alaska, et al., 129 FERC ¶ 62,101 (2009), reh'g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,219 (2010). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 11/12/10 Alcoa Power Generating Inc. v. FERC No. 10-1066 Denial of petition for declaratory order, finding that State of North Carolina timely acted on application for Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification within one year. Alcoa Power Generating Inc., 129 FERC ¶ 61,028 (2009), reh'g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,037 (2010). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 11/12/10 MarkWest Michigan Pipeline Co. v. FERC No. 10-1075 Rejection of indexed rate increase for oil pipeline that is inconsistent with 2006 settlement and applicable regulations. MarkWest Michigan Pipeline Co., L.L.C., 126 FERC ¶ 61,300 (2009), reh’g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,084 (2010). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 11/09/10 New York Regional Interconnect v. FERC No. 09-1309 Conditional acceptance of New York ISO transmission planning process, submitted in compliance with Order No. 890; eligibility of new transmission projects for cost allocation and recovery. New York Indep. System Operator, Inc., 125 FERC ¶ 61,068 (2008), order on reh'g, 126 FERC ¶ 61,320 (2009), order on reh'g, 129 FERC ¶ 61,045 (2009). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 10/07/10 Dynegy Midwest Generation, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-1306, et al. Acceptance of Schedule 2-A, revising Midwest ISO open access transmission tariff to institute zone-based compensation to transmission owners for reactive power. Midwest ISO Transmission Owners, 122 FERC ¶ 61,305 (2008), reh'g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,041 (2009). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 10/04/10 Northern Natural Gas Co. v. FERC No. 09-1252 Order on remand from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co. v. FERC, 513 F.3d 242 (D.C. Cir. 2008), finding that, in light of settlements, Burlington need not refund Kansas ad valorem taxes to pipelines on sales of natural gas, and that pipelines must return refunds paid back to Burlington (and cannot recover those amounts from pipeline customers).  Burlington Res. Oil & Gas Co. and Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., 123 FERC ¶ 61,151 (2008), reh’g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,151 (2009). D.C. Cir. R. Kennedy 09/16/10 Brian Hunter v. FERC No. 10-1017 Latest appeal objecting to the FERC’s jurisdiction to investigate whether a natural person (Hunter) who traded natural gas futures contracts, having a direct effect on the price of natural gas, violated the FERC’s anti-market manipulation regulations under 18 C.F.R. § 1c.1, implementing section 4A of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717c-1.  Brian Hunter, 130 FERC ¶ 61,030 (2010) (order denying reh’g), and earlier orders. D.C. Cir. L. Perry / R. Kennedy 09/15/10 City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-1120, et al. Updated list of charges hydropower licensees must pay for their use of federal lands; whether Commission erred in failing to initiate new notice and comment rulemaking. Update of the FERC's Fee Schedule for Annual Charges for the Use of Government Lands, 74 Fed. Reg. 8184 (Feb. 24, 2009), reh'g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,095 (2009). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 09/08/10 L.S. Starrett Co. v. FERC No. 10-1470 Finding that rehabilitation of Starrett's Crescent Street Dam Project in Worcester County, Mass., adding generating/turbine capacity of project, requires FERC license. L.S. Starrett Co., 129 FERC ¶ 62,053 (2009), reh'g denied, 130 FERC ¶ 61,112 (2010). 1st Cir. B. Pacella 08/25/10 Transm. Agency of N. Cal., et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-1213, et al. Orders accepting the California ISO's establishing an Integrated Balancing Authority Area made up of SMUD and Turlock, in order to price import and export transactions with those entities consistently with the ISO's Locational Marginal Pricing rate design. California Indep. System Operator Corp., 124 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2008), order on rehearing, 128 FERC ¶ 61,103 (2009). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 08/24/10 Indiana Utility Regulatory Comm'n v. FERC No. 10-1635 Transmission rate incentives for Pioneer project, a high voltage transmission line in Indiana that will connect PJM Interconnection and Midwest ISO and will facilitate the development of new wind generation. Pioneer Transmission, LLC, 126 FERC ¶ 61,281 (2009), order on reh'g & clar., 130 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2010). 7th Cir. C. Banta 08/12/10 Maryland Pub. Serv. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC No. 09-1296 Denial of complaint regarding prices set for capacity in PJM's Reliability Pricing Model for delivery years governed by completed RPM auctions. Maryland Pub. Serv. Comm'n, et al. v. PJM Interconn., L.L.C., 124 FERC ¶ 61,276 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,274 (2009). D.C. Cir. C. Banta / J. Amerkhail 07/21/10 Flint Hills Resources Alaska, et al. v. FERC Nos. 08-1270, et al. Order affirming ALJ after hearing, concerning the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Carriers' 2005 and 2006 interstate rate filings; finding that proposed rates are not just and reasonable, and ordering refunds; rejecting State of Alaska's discrimination claim seeking additional refunds based on disparity between interstate and intrastate rates. BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., Opinion No. 502, 123 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2008), order on reh'g & comp., 125 FERC ¶ 61,215 (2008), order on reh'g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,317 (2009). D.C. Cir. J. Albert / C. Banta 07/16/10 Apache Corp. v. FERC No. 09-1204 Issuance of certificates authorizing, among other things, lease of natural gas transmission capacity from Enogex to Midcontinent; impact of lease on Enogex's captive customers receiving interruptible service under NGPA § 311. Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC and Enogex Inc., 124 FERC ¶ 61,089 (2008), order on reh'g & clarification, 127 FERC ¶ 61,164 (2009). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 07/08/10 Western Refining Southwest, et al. v. FERC No. 09-60947 Dismissal of complaint concerning capacity release agreement not within FERC jurisdiction over oil pipeline transportation but subject to state court jurisdiction to resolve property rights under private contract.  Western Refining Southwest Inc., et al. v. TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC, 127 FERC ¶ 61,288 (2009), reh’g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2009). 5th Cir. R. Kennedy 07/06/10 Flint Hills Alaska v. FERC and United States Nos. 09-1236, et al. Order affirming ALJ initial decision on valuation (specifically, processing cost adjustment) of West Coast Heavy Distillate cut of Trans Alaska Pipeline System crude oil; issues on appeal are effective date and length of refund period.  BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., 122 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2008), order on compl., 125 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2008), reh’g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,169 (2009). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 06/24/10 Murray Energy Corp.et al. v. FERC No. 09-1207 Authorization to commence construction of 8-mile stretch of Rockies Express-East Pipeline, crossing lands underlain by coal reserves and mined areas controlled by the Murray Companies.  Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, 128 FERC ¶ 61,045 (2009), order on rehearing of 3/19/09 unpublished letter order. D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 06/08/10 Flint Hills Resources Alaska,et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1361, et al. Acceptance of tariff sheets filed to comply with Opinion No. 481 series of orders (concerning Trans Alaska Pipeline System “Quality Bank”); application of Nelson-Farrar Inflation Adjustment Index to processing costs for Heavy Distillate and Resid cuts.  BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., 116 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2006), reh’g denied, 118 FERC ¶ 61,056 (2007), order on voluntary remand, 124 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2008), order on reh’g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,039 (2009); Trans Alaska Pipeline System, 119 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2007), reh’g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,279 (2007). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 05/17/10 N. Cal. Power Agency, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-72762, et al. Supplemental Brief, filed 1/4/2011 Orders on remand from Bonneville Power Admin. v. FERC, 422 F.3d 908 (9th Cir. 2005), eliminating refund obligation for sales by non-jurisdictional (governmental) entities during 2000-2001 Western energy crisis; whether the Commission retroactively reset the market clearing price. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, 121 FERC ¶ 61,067 (2007), order on clar., 121 FERC ¶ 61,188 (2007), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,191 (2009). 9th Cir. L. Perry 05/04/10 State of Oregon, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-70269, et al. Authorization to Bradwood Landing to site, construct and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, and to construct, own and operate 36.3 miles of pipeline from the LNG terminal to an interconnection with Northwest Pipeline Corp. in Cowlitz County, Washington.  Bradwood Landing LLC and NorthernStar Energy LLC, 124 FERC ¶ 61,257 (2008), reh'g denied, 126 FERC ¶ 61,035 (2009). 9th Cir. R. Kennedy 04/01/10 Richard Blumenthal v. FERC No. 09-1220 ISO New England's collection of administrative costs for calendar year 2009, including executive compensation.  ISO New England, Inc., 125 FERC ¶ 61,392 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2009). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/30/10 Maine Pub. Utils. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC (Supplemental Brief) Nos. 06-1403, et al. Approval and implementation of contested settlement, developing Forward Capacity Market as an alternative to locational installed capacity mechanism to assure sufficient generation capacity in New England.  Devon Power LLC, 115 FERC ¶ 61,340 (2006), order on reh'g and clar., 117 FERC & 61,133 (2006); ISO New England, Inc., et al., 117 FERC ¶ 61,132 (2006), reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2007). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 03/19/10 Fishermen Interested in Safe Hydrokinetics v. FERC No. 09-72920 Preliminary permit to study proposed hydrokinetic Green Wave Mendocino Project, to be located in Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mendocino County, CA; whether FPA requires the Commission to develop a comprehensive plan for waters off the coast of CA, OR and WA.  Green Wave Energy Solutions, LLC, 127 FERC ¶ 62,093 (2009), reh'g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,034 (2009). 9th Cir. H. Cafer 03/16/10 Hoopa Valley Tribe v. FERC No. 09-1134 Denial of motion filed by Hoopa Valley Tribe to impose interim license conditions, during relicensing proceeding, to impose ramping rate and minimum flow conditions to protect trout.  PacifiCorp, 125 FERC ¶ 61,196 (2008), reh'g denied, 126 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2009). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 02/25/10 Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC Nos. 05-1327, et al. Order granting, in part, complaint and directing California ISO to revise its open access transmission tariff to conform to FERC station power policies; Order on self-supply by merchant generators of station power requirements, and appropriate netting period, under California ISO station power protocol.  Duke Energy Moss Landing v. California Indep. System Operator Corp., 109 FERC ¶ 61,170 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,451 (2005); California Indep. System Operator Corp., 111 FERC ¶ 61,452 (2005), order on reh'g, compl. & clar., 125 FERC ¶ 61,072 (2008). D.C. Cir. R. Kennedy 02/09/10 Attorney General of Virginia, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-2052, et al. Approval of special surcharge to recover Dominion Virginia Power's share of RTO start-up and administrative costs.  Virginia Electric and Power Co., 125 FERC ¶ 61,391 (2008), order on reh'g, 128 FERC ¶ 61,026 (2009). 4th Cir. L. Perry 01/27/10 Washington Gas Light Co. v. FERC No. 09-1100 Order on remand from Washington Gas Light Co. v. FERC, 532 F.3d 928 (D.C. Cir. 2008), reauthorizing expansion of Cove Point LNG's existing LNG import terminal and construction of Dominion's new downstream pipeline and storage facilities; effect on gas leaks on WGL's system.  Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP, et al., 125 FERC ¶ 61,018 (2008), order on reh'g and clar., 126 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2009). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 01/20/10 Interstate Nat. Gas Ass'n of America v. FERC No. 09-1016 Revisions to the Commission's Part 284 regulations concerning the release of firm capacity by shippers on interstate natural gas pipelines in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the secondary capacity release market.  Promotion of a More Efficient Capacity Release Market, Order No. 712, 73 Fed. Reg. 37058, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,271, 123 FERC ¶ 61,286 (2008), order on reh'g & compl., Order No. 712-A, 125 FERC ¶ 61,216 (2008). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 01/04/10 Missouri Public Service Comm'n v. FERC No. 09-1121 Abandonment and certificate authorizations to certain natural gas pipelines reorganizing into a single FERC-regulated interstate natural gas company; ratemaking issues.  Missouri Interstate Gas, LLC, et al.,119 FERC ¶ 61,074 (2007), order on reh'g & compl., 122 FERC ¶ 61,136 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,011 (2009). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 01/04/10 Resolute Natural Resources Co. v. FERC             No. 08-1268 Acceptance of Western's tariffs establishing rates and rules governing south to north interstate movement of crude petroleum from points in New Mexico and Texas to certain points in New Mexico, effective 3/10/08.  Western Refining Pipeline Co., 122 FERC ¶ 61,210 (2008), reh'g denied, 123 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2008).       Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/07/09 Sacramento Municipal Util. District v. FERC  Nos. 07-1208,et al.  Tariff and compliance filings by California ISO to implement Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade (MRTU) proposal, to:  ensure sufficient resources; fix flawed market rules; increase price transparency; improve transmission congestion management; and enhance market power mitigation.  Implementation of short-term congestion revenue rights and long-term firm transmission rights.  California ISO Corp., 116 FERC ¶ 61,274 (2006), order on reh'g and clar., 119 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2007), order on reh'g and tariff revisions, 120 FERC ¶ 61,023 (2007), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,030 (2007), reh'g & clar. denied, 124 FERC ¶ 61,094 (2008). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella/S. Soopper 11/12/09 James Lichoulas, Jr. v. FERC No. 08-1373 Termination by implied surrender of license for the Appleton Trust Project in Lowell, Massachusetts; allegation of improper ex parte congressional interference.  James Lichoulas, Jr., 124 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2008), reh'g denied, 125 FERC ¶ 61,195 (2008). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 10/14/09 PNGTS Shippers Group v. FERC No. 09-1029 Declaratory order that certificated capacity of PNGTS system is 168,000 Mcf per day, once expansion facilities placed in service; rate issues reserved for next PNGTS rate proceeding.  Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, 123 FERC ¶ 61,275 (2008), reh'g denied, 125 FERC ¶ 61,198 (2008). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 10/02/09 Florida Gas Transmission Co. v. FERC No. 07-1533, et al. Various issues, after hearing and ALJ Initial Decision, concerning gas quality and interchangeability tariff standards to accommodate the introduction of re-gasified liquefied natural gas into the Market Area of Florida Gas.  AES Ocean Express LLC v. Florida Gas Transmission Co., et al., 119 FERC ¶ 61,075 (2007) (Op. 495), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,267 (2007), and related letter orders. D.C. Cir. J. Albert 09/22/09 Florida Municipal Power Agency v. FERC No. 09-1060 Holding that Florida Power employed comparable standards to analyze the integration of Florida Municipal's Fort Pierce-Vero Beach facilities in 1994 and Florida Power's looped transmission facilities.  Florida Power & Light Co., 122 FERC ¶ 61,159 (2008), reh'g denied, 125 FERC ¶ 61,344 (2008). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 08/25/09 ExxonMobil Oil Corp, et al. v. FERC No. 07-1163, et al. Dismissal of complaints alleging that SFPP's indexed rate increases for 2005, 2006 and 2007 substantially exceeded its actual cost increases.  BP West Coast Products, LLC, et al. v. SFPP, L.P., et al., 118 FERC ¶ 61,261 (2007), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,195 (2007); 121 FERC ¶ 61,243 (2007), order on reh'g, 123 FERC ¶ 61,121 (2008). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 08/05/09 North Star Steel Co., LLC v. FERC (Supplemental Brief) No. 07-73550 Denial of complaint, finding that FERC lacks jurisdiction over request for refunds to a retail customer of Arizona Electric Power Cooperative during 2000-2001 energy crisis.  North Star Steel Co. v. Arizona Public Service Co., et al., 116 FERC & 61,022 (2006), reh'g denied, 120 FERC & 61,146 (2007). 9th Cir. C. Banta 07/27/09 Jackson County, North Carolina, et al. v. FERC No. 08-1224 Environmental review and water quality certification issues concerning FERC approval of a surrender of license for 225 kW Dillsboro Project on Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, NC, and removal of project dam and powerhouse.  Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC,120 FERC ¶ 61,054 (2007), order on reh'g & clar., 123 FERC ¶ 61,069 (2008). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 07/11/09 Union Power Partners v. FERC    No. 08-1252 Affirmance of ALJ that Union does not have a contractual right under its interconnection agreement with Entergy to compensation for reactive power.  Union Power Partners, L.P., 120 FERC ¶ 61,284 (2007), reh'g denied, 123 FERC ¶ 61,191 (2008). D.C. Cir. R. Kennedy 06/11/09 American Gas Ass'n v. FERC No. 08-1266 Revisions to financial forms, statements and reports for natural gas companies, contained in FERC Form Nos. 2, 2-A, and 3-Q, to enhance their usefulness by updating market and cost information.  Revisions to Forms, Statements and Reporting Requirements for Natural Gas Pipelines, Order No. 710, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,267 (2008), order on reh'g & clar., 123 FERC ¶ 61,278 (2008). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 05/06/09 Conn. Dept. of Pub. Util. Control v. FERC         No. 08-1199 Return on equity rate component sought by Transmission Owners in conjunction with establishment of ISO New England as a Regional Transmission Organization; 100 ROE basis point adder for new transmission constructed by Dec. 31, 2008.  Bangor Hydro-Electric Co., et al., Op. No. 489, 117 FERC ¶ 61,129 (2006), reh'g denied, 122 FERC ¶ 61,265 (2008). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 05/01/09 American Electric Power Serv. Corp. v. FERC No. 07-1275, et al. Rates for reactive power service by Calpine Oneta, which owns a generating facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, interconnected with AEP, to Southwest Power Pool. Calpine Oneta Power, L.P., 116 FERC ¶ 61,282 (2006), order on reh'g and compl., 119 FERC ¶ 61,177 (2007), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,189 (2007), reh'g denied, 124 FERC ¶ 61,193 (2008). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 04/13/09 SFPP v. FERC and United States No. 08-1110 Order affirming ALJ's initial decision on 2 issues reserved by settlement, concerning validity of unfiled contracts under the Interstate Commerce Act and reparations to shippers.  SFPP, L.P., 122 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2008). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 04/02/09 Piedmont Environmental Council, et al. v. FERC Nos. 07-1651,et al. Petition for rehearing en banc; Regulations implementing sec. 1221 of Energy Policy Act, adding new FPA sec. 216, providing for federal siting authority over electric transmission facilities in national corridors when state has "withheld approval for more than 1 year". Regulations for Filing Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities, Order No. 689, 117 FERC ¶ 61,202 (2006), 71 Fed. Reg. 69,440, reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,154 (2007). 4th Cir. R. Solomon/L. Perry 03/30/09 TNA Merchant Projects Inc. v. FERC              No. 08-1201 Proposed rate for reactive power and voltage control service; treatment of filing as a rate change subject to suspension and refund.  Chehalis Power Generating L.P., 112 FERC ¶ 61,144 (2005), reh'g denied, 113 FERC ¶ 61,259 (2005). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 03/24/09 Illinois Commerce Comm'n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 08-1306,et al. Order, after hearing and ALJ Initial Decision, on transmission rate design in PJM for recovery of costs of existing, new, and high-voltage facilities; Order addressing baseline transmission expansion projects submitted pursuant to PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.  PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., Op. No. 494, 119 FERC ¶ 61,063 (2007), order on reh'g & compl., Op. No. 494-A, 122 FERC ¶ 61,082 (2008); 119 FERC ¶ 61,067 (2007), order on reh'g & compl., 122 FERC ¶ 61,217 (2008). 7th Cir. J. Amerkhail 03/24/09 Louisiana Public Service Comm'n v. FERC No. 07-1228 Compliance and timing issues concerning Opinion No. 480 orders and amendment to Entergy System Agreement to maintain rough equalization of production costs among the Entergy System operating companies.  Louisiana Public Service Comm'n  v. Entergy Services, Inc., 117 FERC ¶ 61,203 (2006), order on reh'g and compl., 119 FERC ¶ 61,095 (2007). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/13/09 TC Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC Nos. 07-1278, et al. Denial of complaint seeking compensation from the New York ISO for incremental costs incurred by KeySpan during summer 2006 when burning fuel oil, rather than less expensive natural gas, under a local reliability rule; acceptance of NYISO filing to provide recovery to dual-fuel generators of the variable (but not fixed) costs of burning alternative fuels pursuant to local reliability rule (Minimum Oil Burn Rule).  KeySpan Ravenswood LLC v. New York ISO, 119 FERC ¶ 61,089 (2007), reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,319 (2007); New York ISO, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,130 (2007), reh'g denied, 121 FERC ¶ 61,039 (2007). D.C. Cir. K. Henry 03/12/09 Latha Anderson, et al. & Marathon LNG v. FERC Nos. 08-1131, et al. Landowner objections to certificate authorization to construct and operate a new interstate natural gas pipeline in Georgia and South Carolina to transport new volumes of vaporized liquefied natural gas from Elba Island LNG terminal; Marathon objections to rates, terms and conditions of Elba Island LNG terminal expansion service.  Southern LNG, Inc., et al., 120 FERC ¶ 61,258 (2007), reh'g denied, 122 FERC ¶ 61,137 (2008). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 03/06/09 Joseph M. Keating v. FERC No. 08-1005 Lifting of 1996 stay of construction deadlines and giving notice of termination of license, for failure to obtain necessary approvals and to commence construction, for proposed Tungstar Project.  Joseph M. Keating, 120 FERC ¶ 61,246 (2007), reh'g dismissed, 121 FERC ¶ 61,192 (2007). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 02/25/09 Colorado Interstate Gas Co. v. FERC No. 08-1243 Removal of certain costs associated with gas lost at CIG's Fort Morgan storage field from its lost and unaccounted-for and other fuel gas reimbursement percentage.  Colorado Interstate Gas Co., 121 FERC ¶ 61,161 (2007), order on reh'g, 123 FERC ¶ 61,183 (2008). D.C. Cir. R. Kennedy 02/11/09 Alcoa Inc. v. FERC No. 06-1426 Whether the Commission properly held that Alcoa was estopped from challenging the funding method previously approved for the North American Electric Reliability Corp. as the certified Electric Reliability Organization, and if not, whether funding method based on net energy use is just and reasonable.    North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116 FERC ¶ 61,062 (2006), order on reh'g & compl., 117 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2006). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 02/02/09 Energy Transfer Partners, et al. v. FERC Nos. 08-60730, et al. Direction to show cause why ETP entities did not manipulate wholesale natural gas markets, or otherwise did not provide discriminatory services or charge excessive rates, in violation of the NGA, NGPA, and implementing regulations; whether/when ETP entities are entitled to de novo district court review; subsequent decision to set issues for hearing.  Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., et al., 120 FERC ¶ 61,086 (2007), order on reh'g, 121 FERC ¶ 61,282 (2007); 123 FERC ¶ 61,168 (2008), reh'g denied, 124 FERC ¶ 61,149 (2008).  5th Cir. C. Banta/R. Kennedy 01/30/09 Iberdrola Renewables Inc. v. FERC No. 08-1195 Order accepting increase in Alliance's negotiated rates to reflect increase in Alliance's costs.  Alliance Pipeline L.P., 121 FERC ¶ 61,309 (2007), reh'g denied, 122 FERC ¶ 61,250 (2008).  Date Case Circuit Attorney 11/26/08 Brian Hunter v. FERC No. 08-5380 Appeal from district court dismissal of Hunter motion to enjoin FERC from continuing show cause/investigative proceeding concerning Hunter's trading activities in natural gas markets; whether FERC, in exercising its new anti-market manipulation authority toward "any entity" under section 315 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, has personal jurisdiction to proceed against individuals.  Amaranth Advisors LLC, et al., 120 FERC ¶ 61,085 (2007), reh'g denied, 121 FERC ¶ 61,224 (2007). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 11/21/08 South Coast Air Quality Management Dist. v. FERC No. 08-72265 Authorization to allow North Baja to construct facilities to increase pipeline capacity and to allow for importation from Mexico of regasified liquefied natural gas; impact on air quality of consumption of regasified LNG.  North Baja Pipeline, LLC, 121 FERC ¶ 61,010 (2006), order denying reh'g and stay, 123 FERC ¶ 61,073 (2008). 9th Cir. H. Cafer 11/10/08 Amaranth Advisors L.L.C., et al. v. FERC No. 07-1491 Initiation of show cause/investigative proceeding concerning Amaranth's trading activities in natural gas markets; whether FERC, in exercising its new anti-market manipulation authority under section 315 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, has encroached upon the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  Amaranth Advisors LLC, et al., 120 FERC ¶ 61,085 (2007), reh'g denied, 121 FERC ¶ 61,224 (2007). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 10/17/08 Connecticut Dept. of Pub. Util. Control v. FERC No. 07-1375 Whether FERC has jurisdiction to review ISO New England's Installed Capacity Requirement, i.e., the amount of capacity which each Load Serving Entity must supply annually under the ISO Tariff.  ISO New England, Inc., et al., 118 FERC ¶ 61,157 (2007), reh'g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,234 (2007); 119 FERC ¶ 61,161 (2007), reh'g denied, 121 FERC ¶ 61,125 (2007); 122 FERC ¶ 61,144 (2008), reh'g denied, 123 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2008).   D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 10/10/08 Montana Consumer Counsel v. FERC (Supplemental Brief) Nos. 07-73256, et al. Finding that PPL Companies had rebutted the presumption of market power in the control area operated by NorthWestern Corp. and had satisfied the standards for the grant of market-based rate authority.  PPL Montana, LLC, et al., 115 FERC¶61,204 (2006), reh'g denied, 120 FERC¶61,096 (2007). 9th Cir. C. Banta 09/17/08 Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources v. FERC No. 07-1007 Conditional approval, pending necessary state approvals, of Crown Landing's application to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Crown Landing LLC, 115 FERC ¶ 61,348 (2006), reh'g denied, 117 FERC ¶ 61,209 (2006). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 09/12/08 Cities of Anaheim, et al. v. FERC Nos. 07-1222, et al. Must-offer and reliability service obligations in California; timing of rate change.  Independent Energy Producers Ass'n v. California ISO, et al., 116 FERC ¶ 61,069 (2006), 116 FERC ¶ 61,297 (2006), and 118 FERC ¶ 61,096 and ¶ 61,097 (2007), order on reh'g and compl., 119 FERC ¶ 61,266 (2007), and 121 FERC ¶ 61,276 (2007). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 09/04/08 American Forest & Paper Ass'n v. FERC No. 07-1328 Rulemaking adding new 18 CFR § 292.309 and implementing new section 210(m) of PURPA, as added by Energy Policy Act of 2005, allowing termination of obligation of electric utilities to purchase electricity from PURPA qualifying facilities, when the QF has nondiscriminatory access to certain categories of markets.  New PURPA Section 210(m) Regulations Applicable to Small Power Production and Cogeneration Facilities, Order No. 688, 117 FERC ¶ 61,078 (2006), order on reh'g, 119 FERC ¶ 61,305 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 08/22/08 Braintree Elec. Light Dep't v. FERC Nos. 04-1335, et al. Orders accepting filing of proposed tariff revisions for the collection of the ISO's administrative costs, including alleged lobbying costs.  ISO New England, Inc., 106 FERC ¶ 61,294 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC ¶ 61,138 (2004); 109 FERC ¶ 61,383 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,096 (2005); 113 FERC ¶ 61,341 (2005), reh'g denied, 114 FERC ¶ 61,315 (2006). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 08/18/08 ExxonMobil Corp. v. FERC    Nos. 07-1306, et al. Various orders on complaints concerning classification of facilities and availability of transmission credits (Duke-Hinds).  ExxonMobil Corp., 118 FERC & 61,032, reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,261 (2007); Union Power Partners, 118 FERC ¶ 61,134, reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,328 (2007); Tenaska Alabama II Partners, 118 FERC ¶ 61,037, on reh'g, 119 FERC ¶ 61,315 (2007); Mirant Las Vegas, 118 FERC ¶ 61,034, reh'g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,002 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 08/13/08 California Trout, et al. v. FERC      Nos. 07-73664, et al. Denials of late intervention, after issuance of Environmental Assessment on proposed amendment, revising minimum flow and fishery requirements, to license for the California Aqueduct Project.  California Dept. of Water Resources and the City of Los Angeles, 120 FERC ¶ 61,057 (2007) (reh'g of notice denying late intervention), reh'g rejected, 120 FERC ¶ 61,248 (2007); 122 FERC ¶ 61,150 (2008) (reh'g of notice denying late intervention). 9th Cir. H. Cafer 08/13/08 Tesoro Refining and Marketing v. FERC & USA     No. 07-1461 Dismissal of complaint challenging index-based rate increases for Calnev for 2005-2007.  Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. v. Calnev Pipe Line, L.L.C., 121 FERC ¶ 61,142 (2007). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 07/29/08 Entergy Services, Inc. v. FERC   No. 07-1343 Opinion, reversing ALJ initial decision, that certain general billing provisions and principles in the 1977 agreement between Entergy Arkansas and Arkansas Electric Cooperative do not permit Entergy to take transmission system operating constraints into account in determining availability of Arkansas Electric's generating units for purposes of billing.  Arkansas Electric Coop. Corp. v. Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Opinion No. 488, 117 FERC ¶ 61,099 (2006), order on reh'g, 119 FERC ¶ 61,314 (2007). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 07/29/08 Louisiana Public Serv. Comm'n v. FERC No. 07-1175 Market-based sales of electric power and capacity between Entergy affiliates under 2002 request for proposals auction; discrete right of first refusal and cost allocation issues.  Entergy Services, Inc., et al., Opinion No. 485, 116 FERC ¶ 61,296 (2006), order on reh'g, 119 FERC ¶ 61,019 (2007). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 07/21/08 Richard Blumenthal, Att'y Gen. of Conn. v. FERC No. 07-1130 Denial of complaint seeking to require all electric generation facilities in Connecticut to be compensated on a cost-of-service basis through RMR agreements.  Richard Blumenthal, Attorney General of Conn., et al. v. ISO New England, 117 FERC ¶ 61,038 (2006), reh'g denied, 118 FERC ¶ 61,205 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Amerkhail 07/16/08 FPL Energy Maine Hydro v. FERC              No. 05-1871 Stay, pending state judicial review process, of new license for the Flagstaff Project because of denial of Clean Water Act water quality certification by Maine Board of Environmental Protection.  FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC, 108 FERC ¶ 61,261 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,104 (2005). 1st. Cir. J. Amerkhail 06/30/08 Missouri Coalition for the Environment v. FERC No. 08-1390 Authorization to Ameren to reconstruct and repair upper reservoir of Taum Sauk Project.  AmerenUE, 121 FERC ¶ 61,270 (2007) (denying reh'g of Aug. 15, 2007 letter order). 8th Cir. J. Dennis 05/30/08 Port of Seattle, Washington v. FERC  Nos. 06-72957, et al. Approval of contested settlements of disputes, arising from Western energy crisis, between Reliant, Idaho Power, IDACORP, California Parties, and FERC Staff.  San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, et al., 113 FERC ¶ 61,308 (2005), reh'g denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2006); 115 FERC ¶ 61,230 (2006); order on reh'g, 117 FERC ¶ 61,020 (2006). 9th Cir. L. Perry 05/09/08 Albany Engineering Corp. v. FERC No. 07-1162 Complaint concerning assessment under New York law of headwater benefits that Fourth Branch's Mechanicville Project receives from operation of District's upstream Great Sacandaga Lake Project.  Fourth Branch Assocs. (Mechanicville) v. Hudson River - Black River Regulating District, 117 FERC ¶ 61,321 (2006), order on reh'g, 119 FERC ¶ 61,141 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 05/05/08 Green Island Power Authority, et al. v. FERC  Nos. 07-1737, et al. Relicensing of School Street Project on the Mohawk River in New York; efforts to develop and construct competing Cohoes Falls Project.  Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P., 117 FERC ¶ 61,189 (2006), reh'g rejected, 118 FERC ¶ 61,196 (2007); 118 FERC ¶ 61,101 (2007), reh'g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,267 (2007), and various notices rejecting pleadings. 2nd Cir. H. Cafer 04/21/08 Public Serv. Comm'n of Wisconsin v. FERC Nos. 06-1408, et al. Order on proposed transmission expansion planning protocols, accepting ISO's proposed methodology for cost allocation for Baseline Reliability Projects above 345 kV.  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., 114 FERC ¶ 61,106 (2006), order on reh'g, 117 FERC ¶ 61,241 (2006). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 03/14/08 North Star Steel Co., LLC v. FERC No. 07-73550 Denial of complaint, finding that FERC lacks jurisdiction over request for refunds to a retail customer of Arizona Electric Power Cooperative during 2000-2001 energy crisis.  North Star Steel Co. v. Arizona Public Service Co., et al., 116 FERC ¶ 61,022 (2006), reh'g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,146 (2007). 9th Cir. C. Banta 03/12/08 Consolidated Edison Co. of New York v. FERC Nos. 05-1372, et al.   Order granting complaint, concerning charges for delivery of station power by ConEd to Entergy generating facilities; order granting complaint that ConEd interfered with NYPA's efforts to employ station power procurement and delivery provisions of New York ISO Services Tariff.  Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., et al. v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 110 FERC ¶ 61,312 (2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,117 (2005); New York Power Authority v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 112 FERC ¶ 61,304 (2005), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,240 (2006). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 03/10/08 Washington Gas Light Co. v. FERC No. 07-1015 Authorization of expansion of Cove Point LNG's existing LNG import terminal and construction of Dominion's new downstream pipeline and storage facilities.  Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP, 115 FERC ¶ 61,337 (2006), order on reh'g, 118 FERC ¶ & 61,007 (2007); 115 FERC ¶ 61,336 (2006), order on reh'g, 118 FERC ¶ 61,006 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 02/12/08 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. FERC    Nos. 05-1401, et al. Development of interconnection system studies for the California transmission grid; order on PG&E large generator interconnection compliance filings.  California Indep. System Operator Corp., et al., 112 FERC ¶ 61,009 (2005), order on reh'g and clar., 112 FERC ¶ 61,231 (2005); 115 FERC ¶ 61,237 (2006), order on reh'g and compl., 117 FERC ¶ 61,148 (2006). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 02/08/08 New England Power Co. v. FERC    No. 07-2418 Timing of interest payments (prime rate or contract rate) for Norwood's late payment of Contract Termination Charge; on remand from Town of Norwood, Mass. v. FERC, 476 F.3d 18 (1st Cir. 2007).  Town of Norwood, Mass. v. National Grid USA, et al., 119 FERC ¶ 61,148 (2007), reh'g & clar. denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,196 (2007). 1st Cir. S. Soopper 02/01/08 Montana Consumer Counsel v. FERC    Nos. 07-73256, et al. Finding that PPL Companies had rebutted the presumption of market power in the control area operated by NorthWestern Corp. and had satisfied the standards for the grant of market-based rate authority.  PPL Montana, LLC, et al., 115 FERC ¶ 61,204 (2006), reh'g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,096 (2007). 9th Cir. C. Banta 01/18/08 Western Area Power Admin., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1090, et al. Allocation of ISO grid management costs among its customers.  California Independent System Operator Corp., et al., 103 FERC ¶ 61,114 (2003) (Op. 463), order on reh'g, 106 FERC & 61,032 (2004) (Op. 463-A), reh'g denied, 113 FERC ¶ 61,135 (2005) (Op. 463-B), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,224 (2006) (Op. 463-C), reh'g rejected, 118 FERC ¶ 61,061 (2007). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 01/07/08 Piedmont Environmental Council v. FERC Nos. 07-1651, et al. Regulations implementing section 1221 of Energy Policy Act of 2005, adding new FPA section 216, providing for federal siting of electric transmission facilities when state has "withheld approval for more than 1 year;" compliance with NEPA requirements.  Regulations for Filing Applications for Permits to Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities, Order No. 689, 117 FERC ¶ 61,202 (2006), 71 Fed. Reg. ¶ 69,440, reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,154 (2007). 4th Cir. L. Perry Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/31/07 Maine Pub. Utils. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1403, et al. Approval and implementation of contested settlement, developing Forward Capacity Market as an alternative to locational installed capacity mechanism to assure sufficient generation capacity in New England.  Devon Power LLC, 115 FERC ¶ 61,340 (2006), order on reh'g and clar., 117 FERC ¶ 61,133 (2006); ISO New England, Inc., et al., 117 FERC ¶ 61,132 (2006), reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2007). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 12/05/07 Dominion Transmission, Inc. v. FERC No. 07-1065 Annual fuel reports and effect of 2005 settlement on information reporting.  Dominion Transmission, Inc., 113 FERC ¶ 61,302 (2005), order on reh'g and compliance, 118 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2007). D.C. Cir. H. Cafer 11/16/07 Duncan's Point Lot Owners Ass'n v. FERC Nos. 05-1421, et al. Denial of complaint, concerning authorization to construct seawall and effluent discharge pipe on project lands; Compliance issues (walkway, project boundary, park, others) concerning operation of Osage Project.  Duncan's Point Lot Owners Ass'n, Inc., et al. v. Union Electric Co. d/b/a AmerenUE, 111 FERC ¶ 61,190 (2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,289 (2005); Union Electric Co. d/b/a AmerenUE, 114 FERC ¶ 61,038 (2006) (seeking reh'g of 9/1/05 staff letter), reh'g rejected, 114 FERC ¶ 61,230 (2006), and 116 FERC ¶ 61,045 (2006) (seeking reh'g of 3/28/06 staff letter). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 11/05/07 AES Beaver Valley LLC v. FERC                      No. 06-1400 Integration of Duquesne Light Co. into PJM; treatment of preexisting transmission agreement between Duquesne and AES.  PJM Interconn., LLC, et al., 109 FERC ¶ 61,299 (2004), order on reh'g and partial settlement, 117 FERC ¶ 61,145 (2006). D.C. Cir. J. Cockrell 11/01/07 Consolidated Edison Co., et al. v. FERC No. 06-1275 Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. v. FERC No. 06-1286 Various ratemaking issues reserved for hearing and decision by settlement in general Transco section 4 rate proceeding. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 106 FERC ¶ 61,299 (2004), order on reh'g, 112 FERC ¶ 61,170 (2005), order on reh'g, 115 FERC ¶ 61,268 (2006). [2 separate briefs, responding to pipeline and shipper arguments]. D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 09/28/07 Northern Virginia Electric Coop. v. FERC No. 06-1353 Denial of complaint seeking modification of a 1992 wholesale power agreement between Northern Virginia Electric Coop. and Old Dominion Electric Coop.  Northern Virginia Elec. Coop., Inc. v. Old Dominion Elec. Coop., 114 FERC ¶ 61,240 (2006), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,173 (2006). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 09/11/07 Energie Group, LLC, et al. v. FERC                     Nos. 05-1206, et al. Denial of various applications for preliminary permits and licenses, based on lack of fitness and poor compliance records of applicants.  Energie Group LLC, 109 FERC ¶ 62,225 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,072 (2005); Appalachian Rivers Resource Enhancement, LLC, 113 FERC ¶ 61,043, 62,098, & 62,100 (2005), reh'g denied, 114 FERC ¶ 61,145 (2006); Energie Group LLC, 116 FERC ¶ 61,220 (2006) (denying reh'g of 6/19/06 staff letter order), reh'g rejected, 117 FERC ¶ 61,124 (2006). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 07/31/07 Florida Municipal Power Agency v. FERC No. 06-1285 Order on remand from FMPA v. FERC, 411 F.3d 287 (D.C. Cir. 2005), concerning whether physical incapacity provides a basis for an exception to full load ratio pricing for network service.  Florida Power & Light Co., 113 FERC ¶ 61,290 (2005), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,012 (2006). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 07/19/07 Old Dominion Electric Coop., et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1326, et al. Rejection of proposed rate schedules that would have allowed generators to recover, from transmission service customers, costs of interconnections with the PJM transmission grid.  CED Rock Springs, LLC, et al., 114 FERC ¶ 61,285 (2006), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,163 (2006). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann 07/13/07 Petro Star, et al. v. FERC and USofA  Nos. 06-1166, et al. Opinion and order, following two court remands, a hearing before an ALJ, and an initial decision, concerning method for compensating shippers according to the quality of the crude oil they ship through the TAPS system, and limiting retroactive refunds.  Trans Alaska Pipeline System, et al., Opinion No. 481, 113 FERC ¶ 61,062 (2005), order on reh'g, Op. No. 481-A, 114 FERC ¶ 61,323 (2006), order on reh'g, Op. No. 481-B, 115 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2006). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 07/12/07 Klamath Water Users Ass'n v. FERC No. 06-1212 Denial of petition for declaratory order, seeking ruling that 1956 contract is a condition of the license for the Klamath Project and will remain in effect during the term of any annual license issued during relicensing proceeding.  PacifiCorp, 114 FERC ¶ 61,051 (2006), reh'g denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,075 (2006). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 06/26/07 Louisiana PSC, et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-1462, et al.   Order on complaint, upholding ALJ finding that allocation of production costs among the Entergy System operating companies no longer is just and reasonable; prospective revision to System Agreement to allocate costs using percentage-based bandwidth to establish rough equalization.  Louisiana Public Service Comm'n  v. Entergy Services, Inc., et al., Op. 480, 111 FERC ¶ 61,311 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,282 (2005). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 06/14/07 Cargill Power Markets, et al. v. FERC No. 06-1084 Denial of complaint challenging Midwest ISO's discontinuing transmission rate discount for firm service "sinking" at the Michigan-Ontario interface.  Cargill Power Markets, LLC, et al., 112 FERC ¶ 61,025 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,223 (2005), order on reh'g, 114 FERC ¶ 61,093 (2006). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 06/04/07 Cogeneration Ass'n of California v. FERC No. 06-1178 Setting of standby customer transmission rates, based on adjusted contract demand using a probabilistic methodology rather than using the 12 coincident peak methodology.  Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Op. No. 482, 113 FERC ¶ 61,084 (2005), order on reh'g, 114 FERC ¶ 61,324 (2006). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 05/30/07 Gas Transmission, Northwest Corp. v. FERC  Nos. 03-1257, et al.  Creditworthiness and collateral requirements for pipeline shippers.  North Baja Pipeline, LLC et al., 115 FERC ¶ 61,141 (2006) and 117 FERC ¶ 61,146 (2006); e prime, Inc. v. PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corp., 104 FERC ¶ 61,026 (2003) and earlier orders; North Baja Pipeline, LLC, 105 FERC ¶ 61,374 (2003) and earlier order; PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corp., 105 FERC ¶ 61,382 (2003) and earlier orders. D.C. Cir. P. Lee 05/18/07 Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC  No. 06-1202   Denial of rate filing intended to recover additional interconnection costs after contractual deadline for such filing.  Southern California Edison Co., 113 FERC ¶ 61,018 (2005), reh'g denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,100 (2006). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann 05/15/07 Fall River Rural Electric Coop. v. FERC             No. 06-71944 Dismissal of application of Fall River for a proposed hydroelectric project located at an existing dam included in license earlier issued to PPL Montana, on the ground that it would substantially interfere with PPL's license.  Fall River Rural Electric Coop., Inc., 111 FERC ¶ 62,333 (2005), reh'g denied, 114 FERC ¶ 61,152 (2006). 9th Cir. S. Soopper 04/27/07 Consolidated Edison Co. of New York v. FERC Nos. 06-1025, et al. On remand from Consolidated Edison Co. of New York v. FERC, 347 F.3d 964 (D.C. 2003), continuing to find that:  (1) NYISO acted reasonably in not invoking Temporary Extraordinary Procedures to recalculate prices; (2) NYISO did not violate its tariff; and (3) no refunds are due.  New York Independent System Operator, Inc., et al., 110 FERC ¶ 61,244 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,155 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 04/26/07 Xcel Energy Services Inc. v. FERC No. 06-1174 Denial of waiver of prior notice and filing requirement, for late filing of generator interconnection agreements long after their effectiveness.  Xcel Energy Services, Inc., 114 FERC ¶ 61,295 (2006), denying reh'g of 12/23/05 unpublished letter order. D.C. Cir. C. Banta 04/23/07 Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co. v. FERC No. 06-1145 Order, affirming ALJ, that Williston must convert nature of transportation service to Northern States Power and that Williston must increase NSP's Annual Delivery Quantity under transportation contract.  Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., 113 FERC ¶ 61,201 (2005), order on reh'g, 115 FERC ¶ 61,081 (2006). D.C. Cir. P. Lee 04/18/07 Illinois Municipal Gas Agency, et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1006, et al. Reaffirmance of policy permitting selective rate discounting, on a non-discriminatory basis, in order to meet competition.  Policy for Selective Discounting by Natural Gas Pipelines, 111 FERC ¶ 61,309 (2005), reh'g denied, 113 FERC ¶ 61,173 (2005). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann 04/16/07 Keyspan LNG, L.P. v. FERC No. 06-1097 Denial, based on safety concerns, of proposal by KeySpan to site, construct and operate a LNG import terminal in Providence, Rhode Island.  KeySpan LNG, L.P., et al., 112 FERC ¶ 61,028 (2005), reh'g denied, 114 FERC ¶ 61,054 (2006). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/29/07 Burlington Resources Oil & Gas v. FERC No. 06-1042 Order on remand from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co. v. FERC, 396 F.3d 405 (D.C. Cir. 2005), again finding that Burlington must refund Kansas ad valorem taxes to pipelines on first sales of natural gas.  Burlington Res. Oil & Gas Co., 112 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2005), reh'g denied, 113 FERC ¶  61,257 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 03/19/07 East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. FERC No. 06-1090 Order, affirming ALJ after hearing, that East Texas is not entitled to credits under CSW open access transmission tariff for transmission facilities that East Texas claims are integrated with the CSW transmission system.  East Texas Electric Coop. v. Central and South West Services, Inc., 108 FERC ¶ 61,077 (2004), reh'g denied, 114 FERC ¶ 61,027 (2006). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 03/19/07 Transm. Agency of Northern Cal. v. FERC Nos. 05-1402, et al.                                     Orders on remand from PG&E v. FERC, 306 F.3d 1112 (D.C. Cir. 2002), holding that the Commission acted appropriately pursuant to FPA section 205 in reviewing a base Transmission Revenue Requirement (TRR) for Vernon, a new municipal Participating Transmission Owner in the California ISO, and had authority to require Vernon to pay refunds for TRR over collection.  City of Vernon, California, et al., 111 FERC ¶ 61,092 (2005), order on reh'g, 112 FERC ¶ 61,207 (2005), reh'g denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,297 (2006). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 03/16/07 Midwest Region Gas Task Force Ass'n v. FERC Nos. 05-1468, et al. Acceptance of discounted rate agreements, subject to certain conditions.  Northern Natural Gas Co., 111 FERC & 61,287 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC & 61,119 (2005); Northern Natural Gas Co., 110 FERC ¶ 61,321 (2005), order on reh'g, 111 FERC ¶ 61,379 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶  61,188. D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/07/07 State Water Contractors, et al. v. FERC No. 06-74506 Commission affirmed that the California ISO's Transmission Access Charge, designed to recover embedded cost of the ISO-controlled grid, was just and reasonable despite rate methodology not being time-sensitive.  California ISO Corp., 109 FERC ¶ 61,301 (2004), order on reh'g and clar., 111 FERC ¶ 61,337 (2005). 9th Cir. S. Soopper 02/15/07 Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1166, et al. Rate of return on equity for initial transportation services on newly-constructed pipeline facilities; Order acting on rate case filing and settlement offer by High Island; various ratemaking issues after hearing and initial decision.  Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C., 97 FERC¶61,097 (2001), order on reh'g, 106 FERC¶61,325 (2004); High Island Offshore System, L.L.C., 110 FERC¶61,043 (2005), order on reh'g and compl., 112 FERC ¶  61,050 (2005), order on reh'g and compl., 113 FERC ¶ 61,280 (2005). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 01/26/07 East Kentucky Power Cooperative v. FERC        No. 06-1003                                       Conditional acceptance of new provision (Schedule 23) of MISO Tariff, allowing recovery by transmission owners from customers of costs under specified grandfathered agreements carved-out of MISO energy markets.  Transmission Owners of the Midwest Independent  System Operator, 110 FERC ¶ 61,339 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,112 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Dennis 01/19/07 Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., et al. v. FERC  Nos. 04-1414, et al                                                                    Implementation of Midwest ISO "Day 2" energy markets (day-ahead and real-time) and financial transmission rights market; treatment of transmission service provided under grandfathered agreements in Midwest ISO energy markets.  Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al., 108 FERC & 61,163 (2004), order on reh'g, 109 FERC & 61,157 (2004); 111 FERC ¶¶ 61,042, 61,043 and 61,053 (2005), 112 FERC ¶¶ 61,086 and 61,311 (2005), and earlier orders. D.C. Cir. J. Albert/E. Rylander 01/05/07 Colorado Off. of Consumer Counsel v. FERC        No. 04-1238 Conditions (Market Behavior Rules) on all new and existing market-based rate tariffs and authorizations to include a prohibition against anticompetitive behavior and the exercise of market power.  Investigation of Terms and Conditions of Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorizations, 105 FERC ¶ 61,218 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC ¶ 61,175 (2004). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann/R. Solomon Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/20/06 Conn. Dept. of Public Utility Control v. FERC    No. 05-1411 Acceptance of ISO-NE's proposed Installed Capacity Requirements for the 2005/2006 power year; whether agency has statutory authority to regulate ICAP requirements.  ISO New England, Inc., 111 FERC ¶ 61,185 (2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2005). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 12/18/06 City of Fall River, Mass., et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1203, et al.                                                                         Approval of application of Weaver's Cove LNG to construct and operate a new import liquefied natural gas terminal and associated facilities in Fall River, Mass.; denial of motions to reopen record in light of proposed use of smaller, more frequent LNG vessel transits.  Weaver's Cove Energy, LLC, et al., 112 FERC & 61,070 (2005), order on reh'g, 114 FERC & 61,058 (2006); 115 FERC ¶ 61,058 (2006), reh'g denied, 116 FERC ¶ 61,041 (2006). 1st Cir. B. Pacella 12/08/06 North Carolina Utilities Comm'n v. FERC No. 05-1339 In general Transco section 4 rate proceeding, one issue concerning whether a credit should be provided to ratepayers regarding an agreement between Transco and its affiliate.  Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 106 FERC ¶ 61,299 (2004), order on reh'g, 112 FERC ¶ 61,170 (2005) D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 11/28/06 Exxon Mobil Oil Corp., et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-1471, et al.                                                   Filing of oil pipeline rate increase under Commission's indexing methodology.  SFPP, L.P., 111 FERC ¶ 61,510 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,253 (2000). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 11/13/06 Town of Norwood, Massachusetts v. FERC           Nos. 06-1658, et al.                                     Calculation of Contract Termination Charge payable by Norwood to terminate early full requirements contract with New England Power Co.  Town of Norwood, Mass. v. National Grid USA, et al., 112 FERC ¶ 61,099 (2005), order on reh'g, 114 FERC ¶ 61,187 (2006), reh'g and stay denied, 115 FERC ¶ 61,396 (2006). 1st Cir. M. Kaufmann 10/19/06 Exxon Mobil Oil Corp. v. FERC Nos. 04-1102, et al. Complaints challenging reasonableness of SFPP's rates on various of its lines for several years; issue whether there have been "changed circumstances" justifying rate review; Order on remand from BP West Coast Products, L.L.C. v. FERC, 374 F.3d 1263 (D.C. Cir. 2004), concerning issues arising from complex litigation, in related proceedings, between SFPP and several of its shippers starting in Nov. 1992.  Arco Products Co., et al. v. SFPP, 106 FERC & 61,300 (2004); SFPP, L.P., 111 FERC ¶ 61,334 (2005), and earlier orders. D.C. Cir. L. Perry 10/19/06 Exxon Mobil Oil Corp. v. FERC (Supplemental Brief) Nos. 04-1102, et al. Complaints challenging reasonableness of SFPP's rates on various of its lines for several years; issue whether there have been "changed circumstances" justifying rate review; Order on remand from BP West Coast Products, L.L.C. v. FERC, 374 F.3d 1263 (D.C. Cir. 2004), concerning issues arising from complex litigation, in related proceedings, between SFPP and several of its shippers starting in Nov. 1992.  Arco Products Co., et al. v. SFPP, 106 FERC & 61,300 (2004); SFPP, L.P., 111 FERC ¶ 61,334 (2005), and earlier orders. D.C. Cir. L. Perry 10/19/06 Entergy Services, Inc., et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-1238, et al. Acceptance of interconnection agreements with generators, conditioned on Entergy/Southern/Nevada Power providing transmission credits for all network facilities at or beyond point of interconnection.  Entergy Services, Inc., et al., 104 FERC & 61,084 (2003), reh'g denied, 111 FERC & 61,181 (2005); Southern Co. Services, Inc., 105 FERC ¶ 61,221 (2003), order on reh'g, 108 FERC ¶ 61,229 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,423 (2005); Nevada Power Co., 111 FERC ¶ 61,161 (2005), order on reh'g, 113 FERC ¶ 61,007 (2005) (on remand from Entergy Services, Inc. v. FERC, 391 F.3d 1240 (D.C. Cir. 2004)).  D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 10/18/06 Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. v. FERC    Nos. 04-1234, et al. Whether, consistent with 1992 settlement, Transco must continue to acquire capacity at certain receipt points and assign such capacity to Sunoco at settlement rates, terms and conditions; Direction to Transco to reimburse Sunoco for the additional costs Sunoco incurred as a result of Transco's violation of settlement.  Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) v. Trancontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 100 FERC & 61,252 (2002), order on reh'g, 103 FERC & 61,176 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC & 61,123 (2004), order on voluntary remand, 111 FERC ¶ 61,400 (2005), order on reh'g, 114 FERC ¶ 61,180 (2006). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 10/17/06 Industrial Energy Users-Ohio v. FERC No. 05-1435     AEP's updated market power analysis; request for hearing on generation market power issues.  AEP Power Marketing Inc., et al., 109 FERC & 61,276 (2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,320 (2005) D.C. Cir. B. Pacella/ H. Werntz 10/02/06 NSTAR Electric & Gas Corp. v. FERC Nos. 05-1362, et al. Order on remand, waiving prior notice requirement for revision to ISO-NE Market Rule 17, on out-of-economic merit order running of generating units during periods of transmission constraints.  Mirant Americas Energy Marketing, L.P., 105 FERC ¶ 61,359 (2003), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,056 (2005). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 09/27/06 Inter. Natural Gas Ass'n of America v. FERC No. 05-1426 Accounting of costs incurred by pipelines in implementing integrity management program required by Office of Pipeline Safety, U.S. DOT.  Jurisdictional Public Utilities and Licensees, et al., 111 FERC ¶ 61,501 (2005), reh'g denied, 112 FERC ¶ 61,309 (2005). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 09/26/06 Exxon Mobil Oil Corp. v. FERC Nos. 05-1299, et al.                                                                         Final rules under the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act, governing the conduct of open seasons for Alaska natural gas transportation projects and the Commission's ability to require design changes in reviewing certificate applications.  Regulations Governing the Conduct of Open Seasons for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, Order No. 2005, 110 FERC ¶ 61,095 (2005), order on reh'g, 111 FERC ¶ 61,332 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 09/11/06 Canadian Ass'n of Petroleum Prods. v. FERC No.05-1382 Policy statement on income tax allowances, addressing certain issues on court remand.  Inquiry Regarding Income Tax Allowance, 111 FERC ¶  61,139 (2005), reh'g dismissed, 112 FERC ¶ 61,203 (2005). D.C. Cir. M. Watson/ L. Perry 09/05/06 Public Service Electric & Gas Co. v. FERC  No. 05-1325 Interconnection of merchant transmission project with PJM; interconnection study provisions of PJM tariff.  Neptune Regional Transmission System v. PJM Interconnection, 110 FERC ¶ 61,098 (2005), order on reh'g, 111 FERC ¶ 61,455 (2005). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann 08/31/06 Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-72739, et al. Issuance of new license, and minimum flows, for the Snoqualmie Falls Project.  Puget Sound Energy, Inc., 107 FERC ¶ 61,331 (2004), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,200 (2005), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,317 (2005). 9th Cir. M. Kaufmann 07/31/06 Nat. Ass'n of Reg. Util. Comm'ners v. FERC Nos. 04-1148, et al.  Order No. 2003 rulemaking, requiring the filing of revised open access transmission tariffs containing standard generator interconnection procedures and a standard agreement for large generators.  Standardization of Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures, 104 FERC ¶ 61,103 (2003), order on reh'g, 106 FERC ¶ 61,220 (2004), order on reh'g, 109 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2004) , order on reh'g, 111 FERC ¶ 61,401 (2005).           D.C. Cir. L. Perry/ S. Soopper 07/21/06 Jupiter Energy Corp. v. FERC  No. 05-61173 Order on remand (407 F.3d 346 (5th Cir. 2005)), again finding that offshore natural gas pipeline facilities are jurisdictional transmission facilities.  Jupiter Energy Corp., 111 FERC & 61,497 (2005), reh'g denied, 113 FERC & 61,103 (2005). 5th Cir. C. Banta 06/30/06 San Bernardino Valley Audubon Soc. v. FERC No. 05-77186 Issuance of new license to Edison to continue operating the Mill Creek Project in San Bernardino County, California; dispute over minimum flow releases.  Southern California Edison Co., 104 FERC ¶ 62,048 (2003), reh'g denied, 113 FERC ¶ 61,063 (2005). 9th Cir. M. Watson 06/29/06 Brazos Electric Power Coop. v. FERC No. 05-1286 Decision that cogeneration facility owned by Ponderosa Pine Energy Partners, an Enron affiliate, satisfied the ownership criteria for qualifying facility status under PURPA.  Investigation of Certain Enron-Affiliated Qualifying Facilities, 111 FERC ¶ 61,013 (2005), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,310 (2005). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 06/15/06 KeySpan-Ravenswood, LLC v. FERC No. 05-1332 Denial of complaint alleging that NYISO charged its members rates that were not consistent with filed rate schedules; translation of installed capacity (ICAP) requirements into unforced capacity (UCAP).  KeySpan Ravenswood, LLC v. New York ISO, Inc., 110 FERC    ¶ 61,116 (2005), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,336 (2005), reh'g rejected, 112 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 06/08/06 Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline v. FERC No. 05-1209 Directive to Williston to recalculate its cost of service underlying its rates and to make refunds.  Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., 104 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC ¶ 61,164 (2004), order on compliance, 111 FERC ¶ 61,102 (2005). D.C. Cir. M. Kaufmann 05/30/06 New Mexico Attorney General v. FERC Nos. 04-1398, et al. Conditional approval of Southwest Power Pool as a RTO, subject to fulfillment of various requirements.  Southwest Power Pool, Inc., 106 FERC ¶ 61,110 (2004), order on reh'g, 109 FERC ¶ 61,010 (2004). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 05/22/06 Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. v. FERC No. 05-1285 Directive that Columbia remove, from discount rate agreements, restrictions on shippers' rights to challenge the base rates and rate structures, or refile agreements as negotiated rate agreements.  Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., 109 FERC ¶ 61,152 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,338 (2005). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 05/15/06 Louisiana Public Service Comm'n v. FERC No. 05-1161 Directive to Entergy to modify Entergy System Agreement prospectively to exclude interruptible load from the calculation of peak load responsibility in computing charges for the Entergy system.  Louisiana Pub. Serv. Comm'n and the Council of New Orleans v. Entergy Corp., et al., 106 FERC ¶ 61,228 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,080 (2005). D.C. Cir. M. Watson 05/15/06 Sacramento Municipal Utility Dist. v. FERC No. 05-1231 Termination of extra high voltage (EHV) transmission service provided to SMUD.  Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 109 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,175 (2005). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 05/12/06 Virginia State Corp. Comm'n v. FERC Nos. 05-1147, et al. Conditional approval of joint proposal to establish PJM as the RTO for Virginia Electric and Power Co.; accounting of RTO costs as regulatory assets.  PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Virginia Elec. and Power Co., 109 FERC ¶ 61,012 (2004), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,234 (2005). D.C. Cir. S. Soopper 05/05/06 Chevron Natural Gas, et al. v. FERC                   No. 04-1347 Acceptance, as modified in several respects, of Tennessee's Order No. 637 compliance filing.  Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 99 FERC & 61,017 (2002), order on reh'g & compliance, 104 FERC & 61,063 (2003), order on reh'g, 108 FERC & 61,177 (2004). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 05/02/06 Westar Energy, Inc. v. FERC   No. 05-1193 Rejection of FY 2002 corrections to annual charges calculation.  Revision of Annual Charges to Public Utilities (Westar Energy, Inc. and Kansas Gas and Elec. Co.), 111 FERC ¶ 61,086 (2005) (denying rehearing of letter order). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 05/02/06 Williams Gas Processing v. FERC No. 05-1342 Jurisdictional finding that natural gas pipeline facilities located downstream of jurisdictional facilities owned by Jupiter Energy are themselves jurisdictional transmission facilities.  Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., et al., 111 FERC ¶ 61,090 (2005), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,498 (2005). D.C. Cir. P. Lee 03/24/06 Constellation Power Source, Inc. v. FERC         Nos. 02-1367, et al. Direction to bankrupt California PX to retain $10 million of collateral, and to release the rest, provided by Constellation for participating in the PX's markets; denial of complaint seeking release of Powerex's collateral posted with the California PX; allowing PX to retain chargeback funds until the conclusion of the refund proceeding.  Constellation Power Source, Inc. v. California Power Exchange Corp., 100 FERC ¶ 61,124 (2002), order on reh'g, 100 FERC ¶ 61,380 (2002), order on reh'g, 111 FERC ¶ 61,147 (2005); Powerex Corp. v. California Power Exchange Corp., 102 FERC ¶ 61,328 (2003), reh'g denied, 104 FERC ¶ 61,119 (2003); Coral Power LLC v. California Power Exchange Corp., 109 FERC ¶ 61,027 (2004), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,288 (2005). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 03/3/06 Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. v. FERC Nos. 04-1374, et al.   Finding, in response to complaint, that Columbia violated its tariff by failing to fulfill certain of its firm service obligations, but referring issue of remedies (damages) to state court.  Virginia Natural Gas Co. v. Columbia Gas Transmission Corp., 108 FERC ¶ 61,086 (2004), reh'g denied, 109 FERC ¶ 61,090 (2004) D.C. Cir. P. Lee 02/28/06 Cowlitz Indian Tribe, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-73225, et al. Relicensing of Cowlitz River Project in Lewis County, Washington; objection to various license terms and conditions and to agency's compliance with legal obligations under Endangered Species Act to protect several species of endangered fish.  City of Tacoma, Washington, 98 FERC ¶ 61,274 (2002), reh'g denied, 104 FERC ¶ 61,092 (2003); 108 FERC ¶ 61,031 (2004), reh'g denied, 109 FERC ¶ 61,198 (2004). 9th Cir. J. Albert 02/27/06 City of Tacoma, Washington, et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-1054, et al.                                                                      Amendment of license for Cushman Project to include conditions to protect threatened fish species (including minimum flow releases).  City of Tacoma, Washington, 107 FERC ¶ 61,288 (2004), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,140 (2005), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,239 (2005). D.C. Cir. J. Katz 02/23/06 Maine Public Utilities Comm'n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 05-1001, et al. Finding that ISO-NE, with modifications, complies with minimum RTO characteristics and functions; acceptance of 50 basis point adder to ROE.  ISO New England, Inc., et al., 106 FERC ¶ 61,280 (2004), order on reh'g, settlement & compl., 109 FERC ¶ 61,147 (2004). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 02/16/06 North Baja Pipeline, LLC v. FERC No. 05-1214   Acceptance, subject to refund and conditions, of proposed modifications to North Baja's General Terms and Conditions regarding reservation charge credits and capacity assignment rights.  North Baja Pipeline, LLC, 109 FERC ¶ 61,159 (2004), order on reh'g, clar., & compl., 111 FERC ¶ 61,101 (2005). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 02/7/06 Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1227, et al. Actions on tariff filings and complaints in various proceedings concerning procurement and provision of station power service by wholesale merchant generators in New York.  KeySpan Ravenswood, Inc. v. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 101 FERC ¶ 61,230 (2002), reh'g denied, 107 FERC ¶ 61,142 (2004), and related cases. D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 01/24/06 Cinergy Services, Inc., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1168, et al. Conditions on all new and existing market-based rate tariffs and authorizations to include a prohibition against anticompetitive behavior and the exercise of market power. Investigation of Terms and Conditions of Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorizations, 105 FERC ¶ 61,218 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC ¶ 61,175 (2004). Amendment of blanket certificates to require all pipelines and all sellers for resale to adhere to a code of conduct with respect to gas sales. Amendments to Blanket Sales Certificates, 105 FERC ¶ 61,217 (2003), reh'g denied, 107 FERC ¶ 61,174 (2004). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon  01/04/06 California Sportfishing Alliance v. FERC No. 05-73064 Denial of petition to initiate formal consultation under Endangered Species Act concerning ongoing operation of DeSabla-Centerville Project on salmon. Pacific Gas and Electric Corp., 108 FERC &  61,156 (2004), reh'g denied, 110 FERC ¶ 61,323 (2005). 9th Cir. C. Banta Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/16/05 Idaho Rivers United, et al. v. FERC No. 05-72513 Issuance of new licenses to 5 projects on the Snake River in Gooding, Twin Falls, and Elmore County, Idaho; objections to protection of fish and wildlife resources of the Snake River. Idaho Power Co., 108 FERC ¶ 61,125-61,129 (2004), order on reh'g, 110 FERC ¶ 61,242 (2005). 9th Cir.   B. Pacella 12/1/05 Frontier Pipeline Co., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1343, et al. J. Albert Entitlement to, and calculation of, reparations arising from payments under joint rates and third party shipments. Big West Oil Co.,et al., 106 FERC ¶  61,171 (2004), order on reh'g, 108 FERC ¶ 61,183 (2004). D.C. Cir. 10/18/05             IDACORP Energy, L.P., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1145, et al. Finding that, under ISO Tariff, neutrality adjustment charge applies on an hourly basis.  Cities of Anaheim, et al. v. California Independent System Operator, et al., 94 FERC ¶ 61,268 (2001), order on reh'g, 95 FERC ¶ 61,197 (2001), order on reh'g and settlement, 102 FERC ¶ 61,274 (2003), order on reh'g, 105 FERC ¶ 61,021 (2003), reh'gdenied, 106 FERC ¶ 61,205 (2004). D.C. Cir.   Beth Pacella       09/29/05 Boston Edison Co. v. FERC Nos. 04-2590, et al. Order, affirming initial decision, that Boston Edison charges for local network service to Towns of Wellesley and Concord, Mass. were unreasonable in light of earlier agreements.Boston Edison Co., 107 FERC ¶ 61,248 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC ¶ 61,276 (2004). 1st Cir.     Patrick Lee  08/30/05 National Comm. for the New River v. FERC Nos. 03-1251, et al. Challenge to post-certificate delegated orders allowing construction of specific portions of Patriot Project extension and operation of one segment, all as consistent with the conditions set out in certificate order. East Tennessee Natural Gas Co. , 101 FERC ¶  61,188 (2002), order on reh'g , 102 FERC &  61,225 (2003); reh'g & stay denied , 105 FERC ¶ 61,139 (2003); reh'g denied , 106 FERC ¶ 61,159 (2004) [plus various delegated orders authorizing construction]. D.C. Cir. D. Lane 08/25/05 Southern California Water Co. v. FERC No. 04-1324 Refunds for charging market-based power sales rate without prior Commission authorization. Southern California Water Co., 106 FERC ¶  61,305 (2004), reh'g denied , 108 FERC ¶  61,168 (2004). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 08/19/05 Old Dominion Electric Coop., Inc. v. FERC No. 04-1307 Approval of contested settlement resolving remaining issues (allocation of filing rights; withdrawal from ISO) on remand. PJM, et al., 105 FERC ¶  61,294 (2003), reh'g denied , 108 FERC ¶  61,032 (2004). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 08/3/05 CA Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. FERC Nos. 04-73498, et al. Amendment of license for Potter Valley Project in N. California, to reflect modifications for the benefit of federally-protected salmonids; consideration of alternatives. Pacific Gas and Electric Corp., 106 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2004), order on reh'g, 107 FERC ¶ 61,232 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC ¶ 61,266 (2004). 9th Cir. L. Perry 07/26/05 Save Our Sebasticook v. FERC No. 04-1221 Surrender of project license and removal of project dam, over objections of citizens preferring installation of a fish pump to allow fish passage and preservation of project reservoir. FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC, 106 FERC ¶ 61,038 (2004), reh'g denied, 107 FERC ¶ 61,120 (2004). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 07/22/05 FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P. v. FERC No. 04-1341 Denial of complaint on allocation of interconnection costs and risks among PJM transmission customers. FPL Energy Marcus Hook, L.P. v. PJM Interconnection, 107 FERC ¶ 61,069 (2004), order on reh'g, 108 FERC ¶ 61,171 (2004). D.C. Cir. D. Lane 07/19/05 Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC No. 04-1396 R. Solomon Recertification of geothermal facility as a PURPA qualifying facility; determination of net capacity for sale. Ormesa LLC, 107 FERC ¶ 61,043 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC ¶ 61,299 (2004). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 06/30/05 In re: Illinois Municipal Gas Agency No. 04-1298 Petition for a writ of mandamus, asking the Commission to commence action on 1997 petition for a rulemaking on discounts by natural gas pipelines to meet competition. [no orders; subject of 11/22/04 Notice of Inquiry and 5/31/05 Order Reaffirming Discount Policy and Terminating Rulemaking Proceeding]. D.C. Cir. P. Lee 06/16/05 Arizona Corporation Comm'n, et al. v. FERC No. 04-1123. Approval, with modifications, of contested settlement in resolution of complaint filed by the CPUC, alleging that El Paso violated standards of conduct and manipulated California energy markets by withholding pipeline capacity during 2000-2001. Public Utilities Commission of California v. El Paso Natural Gas Co., et al. , 105 FERC ¶ 61,201 (2003), order on reh'g, 106 FERC ¶  61,315 (2004). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 06/3/05 ExxonMobil Corp., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-1226, et al. Proposal to replace existing interruptible transportation feeder rates with "firm to the wellhead" rates; on remand from ExxonMobil Corp. v. FERC, 315 F.3d 306 (D.C. Cir. 2003). Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 104 FERC ¶ 61,171 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC ¶ 61,156 (2004). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 06/3/05 Sacramento Municipal Utility District v. FERC No. 04-1171 Denial of complaint alleging that California utilities refused to honor SMUD's right of first refusal under Order 888 to extend transmission service contract. Sacramento Municipal Utility District v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al., 105 FERC ¶ 61,358 (2003), reh'g denied, 107 FERC ¶ 61,237 (2004). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 05/19/05 In the Matter of Mirant Corp., et al. Nos. 05-10033, et al. Appeal from district court order in bankruptcy case denying debtors' motion to reject contract with PEPCO. [No FERC orders; civil appeal from 318 B.R. 100 (N.D. Tex. 2004)]. 5th Cir. D. Lane/C. Banta/P.Lee 05/10/05 Consumers Energy Co. v. FERC No. 03-1403 Denial of request for reimbursement of costs incurred by Consumers in seeking to establish the Alliance RTO. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 103 FERC &  61,219 (2003), reh'g denied, 104 FERC ¶ 61,298 (2003); 107 FERC &  61,131 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC ¶ 61,010 (2004). D.C. Cir. P. Lee 05/04/05 The Industrials v. FERC Nos. 04-1250, et al. Acceptance and rejection of certain tariff proposals included as part of Northern Natural's general rate increase application. Northern Natural Gas Co. , 105 FERC &  61,172 (2003), order on reh'g, 107 FERC &  61,252 (2004). 9th Cir. B. Pacella 04/15/05 California Dept. of Water Resources v. FERC No. 04-76131 Finding that certain PG&E facilities are integrated network facilities whose costs should be rolled-into transmission rates. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 104 FERC &  61,226 (2003), reh'g granted, 106 FERC &  61,144 (2004), reh'g denied, 108 FERC &  61,297 (2004). 9th Cir. C. Banta 03/30/05 Port of Seattle, Washington, et al . v. FERC Nos. 03-74139, et al. Denial of refunds for spot market bilateral sales in the Pacific Northwest between 12/25/00 and 6/20/01 . Puget Sound Energy, Inc. v. All Sellers of Energy , 106 FERC ¶ 61,109 (2004), and earlier orders. 9th Cir. R. Solomon 03/29/05 American Gas Association, et al . v. FERC Nos. 04-1094, et al. Order on remand of INGAA v. FERC , 285 F.3d 18 (D.C. Cir. 2002), re (1) elimination of 5-year term matching cap for capacity subject to right of first refusal, and (2) requirement that pipelines permit segmented backhaul and forwardhaul transactions up to contract demand to the same point. Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas Transportation Services , 101 FERC ¶ 61,127 (2002), order on reh'g , 106 FERC ¶ 61,088 (2004). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 03/28/05 Xcel Energy Services Inc. v. FERC No. 04-1182 Order granting petition for declaratory order, finding that PURPA contracts for the sale of QF capacity do not convey renewable energy credits or similar tradeable certificates to the purchasing utility. American Ref-Fuel Co., et al. , 105 FERC ¶ 61,004 (2003), reh'g denied , 107 FERC ¶ 61,016 (2004). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 03/11/05 The Toca Producers, et al . v. FERC No. 04-1135 Denial of complaint requesting revision of the gas quality specifications in Southern's tariff. Toca Producers v. Southern Natural Gas Co. , 104 FERC ¶ 61,300 (2003), order on reh'g , 106 FERC ¶ 61,158 (2004). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 03/10/05 Wisconsin Public Service Corp. v. FERC No. 04-1146 Denial of complaint alleging that MISO violated OATT and its Business Practices by refusing to allow WPSC to roll over transmission service reservation and to reassign transmission path. Wisconsin Public Service Corp. v. Midwest ISO , 102 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2003), reh'g denied , 106 FERC ¶ 61,203 (2004). D.C. Cir. P. Lee 03/02/05 Californians for Renewable Energy v. FERC Nos. 04-73650, et al. Clarification of FERC's exclusive jurisdiction under NGA § 3 over proposed construction and operation of a liquified natural gas terminal in Long Beach , California . Sound Energy Solutions , 106 FERC ¶ 61,279 (2004), reh'g denied , 107 FERC ¶ 61,263 (2004). 9th Cir. D. Lane 02/18/05 S.D. Warren Co. v. FERC No. 04-1105 Issuance of new or subsequent licenses for projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine ; challenge to mandatory and discretionary license conditions. S.D. Warren Co ., 105 FERC ¶ 61,009 through 61,013 (2003), order on reh'g , 106 FERC ¶ 61,087 (2004). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 02/17/05 PPL Wallingford Energy v. FERC Nos. 03-1292, et al. Recovery of costs associated with Reliability Projects; rejection of Reliability Must Run contracts in favor of compensation through interim Peaking Unit Safe Harbor (PUSH) program. Devon Power Co., et al. , 102 FERC ¶ 61,314 and 103 FERC ¶ 61,082 (2003), order on reh'g , 104 FERC ¶ 61,123 (2003); PPL Wallingford Energy, LLC, et al ., 103 FERC ¶ 61,185 (2003), order on reh'g , 105 FERC & 61,324 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 02/10/05 Brooklyn Union Gas Co., et al. v. FERC No. 04-1079 Rejection of proposed settlement that, if approved, would have eliminated requirement in earlier settlement to file rate case. Equitrans, L.P. and Carnegie Interstate Pipeline Co ., 104 FERC ¶ 61,008 (2003), reh'g denied , 106 FERC ¶ 61,013 (2004). D.C. Cir. C. Banta 02/09/05 Southern Calif. Edison Co., et al . v. FERC Nos. 02-1374, et al. Affirmance of initial decision on issues arising from the non-rate terms and conditions of Transmission Owner Tariffs and Wholesale Distribution Tariffs filed by PG&E, Edison, and SDG&E; cost differential between transmission contracts and ISO tariff not recoverable from TO customers. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al., Opinion No. 458, 100 FERC ¶ 61,156 (2002), reh'g denied, Op. No. 458-A, 101 FERC ¶ 61,151 (2002). D.C. Cir. D. Lane 02/01/05 Florida Municipal Power Agency v. FERC No. 04-1116 Rates for wholesale power and transmission service by FP&L; issues concerning integration of facilities, credits for customer-owned facilities, and network load ratio pricing. Florida Power & Light Co ., 105 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2003), reh'g denied , 106 FERC ¶ 61,204 (2004). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 01/31/05 Richard Blumenthal, AG of Conn. v. FERC No. 03-1066 Challenge to final issuance of certificate authorizing construction of pipeline from Connecticut , through Long Island Sound, to New York . Islander East Pipeline Co. and Algonquin Gas Transmission Co. , 100 FERC &  61,276 (2002), order on reh'g , 102 FERC &  61,054 (2003) D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 01/31/05 PUC of California, et al . v. FERC Nos. 01-71051, et al. Bonneville Power Admin., et al . v. FERC Nos. 02-70262, et al. Challenges to "scope" of Commission's mitigation of 2000-2001 California spot market electricity prices; Phase I briefing on: (1) applicability of refund plan to municipal and cooperative utilities selling into ISO/PX markets; (2) October 2, 2000 prospective refund effective date; and (3) categories of transactions subject to mitigation. San Diego Gas ¶ Electric Co., et al ., 93 FERC ¶61,294 (2000), and later orders in California Refund Proceeding (EL00-95, et al .). 9th Cir D. Lane/ B. Pacella 01/14/05 PacifiCorp, et al . v. FERC Nos. 03-72522, et al. Denial of complaints seeking modification of bilateral contracts in Western wholesale power forward markets; determination of applicable standard of review. PacifiCorp v. Reliant Energy Services, et al. , 105 FERC ¶ 61,184 (2003), and earlier orders. 9th Cir. L. Perry 01/14/05 Michigan Public Power Agency v. FERC No. 04-1111 Amendment of operating agreements to allow for pass-through of RTO-assessed charges. Michigan Electric Transmission Co ., 104 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2003), reh'g denied , 106 FERC ¶ 61,064 (200 D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 01/11/05 Elec. Consumers Resource Council v. FERC No. 03-1449 Approval, as modified, of tariff revisions incorporating Installed Capacity (ICAP) Demand Curve, to encourage investment in new generation and entry into bilateral agreements, and to reduce incentive to withhold capacity. New York Independent System Operator, Inc ., 103 FERC ¶ 61,201 (2003), reh'g denied , 105 FERC ¶ 61,108 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 01/10/05 Rhinelander Paper Co. v. FERC No. 04-1133 Issuance of new license for Rhinelander Project in Wisconsin ; denial of proposal to eliminate non-reservoir lands from project; requirement to monitor and control invasive plant species. Rhinelander Paper Co ., 104 FERC ¶62,134 (2003), order on reh'g , 106 FERC ¶ 61,164 (2004). D.C. Cir. J. Cockrell 01/6/05 Southern Company Services, Inc. v. FERC Nos. 03-1252, et al. Modification of rollover transmission service agreements between Southern and customers (Williams and Oglethorpe) to remove provision limiting future rollover rights. Southern Company Services, Inc ., 102 FERC ¶ 61,201 (2003), reh'g denied , 104 FERC ¶ 61,140 (2003); 103 FERC ¶ 61,117 (2003), reh'g denied , 108 FERC ¶ 61,174 (2004). D.C. Cir. D. Lane Date Case Circuit Attorney 12/10/04 Umpqua Valley Audubon Society v. FERC No. 04-72600 New license for North Umpqua Project in Douglas County, Oregon; challenge to § 4(e) conditions issued by the Forest Service and adopted as mandatory license conditions. PacifiCorp, 105 FERC ¶  61,237 (2003), order on reh'g, 106 FERC ¶ 61,306 (2004). 9th Cir. D. Coffman 11/04/04 Columbia Gas Transm. Corp. v. FERC Interpretation of Columbia's tariff to require Columbia to install and pay for meters and meter stations to measure gas received into its system. Nicole Gas Production Ltd., 103 FERC ¶ 61,328 (2003), order on reh'g, 105 FERC 61,371 (2003). No. 04-1049 D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 10/28/04 Mike Brady and Cheryl Creekmore v. FERC No. 04-1058 Authorization to expand and reconfigure marina on project reservoir to increase amount of boating. Grand River Dam Authority, 105 FERC ¶ 61,100 (2003), reh'g denied, 105 FERC ¶ 61,310 (2003). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 10/19/04 Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. v. FERC No. 03-1452 Acceptance, as modified, of Tennessee's tariff sheets revising creditworthiness requirements for shippers. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., 102 FERC ¶ 61,075 (2003), order on reh'g, 103 FERC ¶ 61,275 (2003), order on reh'g, 105 FERC ¶ 61,120 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Lane 10/04/04 PSC of Kentucky, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-1092, et al. Calculation of rate of return on equity component (12.88%) of transmission service rates for Midwest ISO transmission owners, based on the midpoint of the zone rather than the median as petitioners had requested. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 100 FERC ¶ 61,292 (2002), reh'g denied, 102 FERC ¶ 61,143 (2003), order on voluntary remand, 106 FERC ¶ 61,302 (2004). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 09/17/04 DTE Energy Co., et al. v. FERC No. 04-1020 Finding that certain facilities perform a transmission (as opposed to a local distribution) function and that functional control must be turned over to the Midwest ISO. Detroit Edison Co., et al., 102 FERC 61,282 (2003), order on reh'q, 105 FERC ¶ 61,209 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 09/02/04 Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-72874, et al. Approval of settlement agreements between FERC Staff, Reliant and Duke; denial of late intervention and party status to California Parties and other movants. Fact Finding Investigation, 102 FERC ¶ 61,108 (2003), interventions denied, 103 FERC 61,019 (2003), reh'g dismissed, 104 FERC 61,146 (2003); Reliant Energy Services, Inc., et al., 105 FERC 61,008, reh'g dismissed, 105 FERC 61,253 (2003); Duke Energy North America, LLC, et al., 105 FERC 61,307 (2003), reh'g dismissed, 106 FERC 61,177 (2004). 9th Cir. R. Solomon 09/01/04 Pacific Gas and Electric Co., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-70635, et al. Approval and denial of procedures under ISO Amendment No. 51 to complete re-runs of its settlement system so that it will be able to do the re-run ordered in the California refund proceeding. California ISO Corp., 105 FERC ¶ 61,203 (2003), order on reh'g, 106 FERC ¶ 61,099 (2004). 9th Cir. B. Pacella 08/30/04 Alternate Power Source, Inc. v. FERC No. 03-1398 Denial of complaint that pass-through of certain charges under wholesale power supply contract violated tariff and open access rules, and was unduly discriminatory. Alternate Power Source, Inc. v. Western Mass. Electric Co., et al., 101 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2002), order on reh'q, 104 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 08/13/04 Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co. v. FERC Nos. 03-1340, et al. Directive that Burlington refund Kansas ad valorem taxes to Northern Natural and Panhandle on sales of natural gas; effect of earlier settlements. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., et al., 102 FERC ¶ 61,003 (2003), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,005 (2003), reh'g denied, 104 FERC 61,317 (2003); Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., et al., 102 FERC ¶ 61,002 (2003), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,007 (2003), reh'g denied, 105 FERC 61,141 (2003). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 08/06/04 Jupiter Energy Corp. v. FERC No. 04-60041 Finding that offshore natural gas pipeline facilities remain jurisdictional transmission facilities, and denying requests for abandonment authorization and rescission of certificates. Jupiter Energy Corp., 103 FERC ¶ 61,184 (2003), order on reh'q, 105 FERC ¶ 61,243 (2003). 5th Cir. D. Coffman 08/02/04 PUD No. 1 of Snohomish County v. FERC Nos. 03-72511, et al. Denial of complaints seeking modification of bilateral contracts in Western wholesale power forward markets; rehearing of applicable standard of review (public interest or j+r?). Nevada Power Co., et al. v. Enron Power Marketing, Inc., et al., 105 FERC ¶ 61,185 (2003), and earlier cases. 9th Cir. L. Perry 07/28/04 Arizona Corp. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-1206, et al. Modification of El Paso's settlement, tariff, and contracts to assign contract demand rights to shippers and restore firm service on the El Paso system. El Paso Natural Gas Co., et al., 99 FERC ¶ 61,244 (2002), order on clar., 100 FERC ¶ 61,285 (2003), order on reh'g, 104 FERC 61,045 (2003). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 07/19/04 James M. Knott, et al. v. FERC Nos. 00-1909, et al. Requirement to install streamflow gages and submit microfilm cards of flood flow modulator drawings; finding that Riverdale Mills Project, on the Blackstone River in Massachusetts, is subject to FERC's mandatory licensing jurisdiction. James M. Knott, Sr., 91 FERC ¶ 61,175 (2000) & 95 FERC ¶ 61,235 (2001); 102 FERC 61,241 (2003), reh'g denied, 103 FERC 61,315 (2003). 1st Cir. R. Solomon 07/14/04 Edison Mission Energy, Inc., et al. v. FERC No. 03-1228 Approval of comprehensive market power mitigation plan for New York, including Automated Mitigation Procedure. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., et al., 99 FERC ¶ 61,246 (2002), order on reh'g, 103 FERC ¶ 61,291 (2003). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 07/07/04 PUC of California, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-74207, et al. Denial of complaints seeking modification of long-term contracts, executed in early 2001 at height of California energy crisis, between the California Department of Water Resources and five wholesale energy suppliers. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California v. Sellers of Long Term Contracts to the California Department of Water Resources, et al., 103 FERC ¶ 61,354 (2003), order on reh'q, 105 FERC ¶ 61,182 (2003) [and earlier orders]. 9th Cir. L. Perry 06/29/04 Entergy Services, Inc. v. FERC No. 03-1271 Requirement that Entergy refund to QF host loads all charges collected under its "schedules first" policy. Entergy Services, Inc., et al., 103 FERC ¶ 61,125 (2003), reh'q denied, 104 FERC ¶ 61,061 (2003). D.C. Cir. J. Albert 06/14/04 Golden Northwest Aluminum, Inc., et al. v. BPA and FERC Nos. 03-73426, et al. Confirmation and approval of Bonneville Power Administration's proposed 5-year power rates, commencing Oct. 1, 2001, on a final basis; concern whether rates are too low to recover costs of fish and wildlife obligations. U.S. Dept. Of Energy -- Bonneville Power Administration, 104 FERC ¶ 61,093 (2003), reh'g denied, 105 FERC 61,068 (2003). 9th Cir. B. Pacella 06/08/04 Midwest ISO, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-1238, et al. Denial of petition for rulemaking seeking revision to the way the Commission collects electric annual charges (based on volume of electricity transmission rather than sales). Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, et al., 103 FERC ¶ 61,048 (2003), reh'q denied, 104 FERC ¶ 61,060 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 06/04/04 Borough of Olyphant, Pennsylvania v. FERC No. 03-1284 Interpretation of settlement agreement between PPL and wholesale requirements customers, concerning recovery of retail stranded costs. PPL Electric Utilities Corp., 101 FERC 61,370 (2002), order on reh'g, 104 FERC 61,259 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Lane 05/14/04 Electric Power Supply Ass'n v. FERC No. 03-1182 Revision to ex parte rules, treating communications between Commission-approved market monitors and Commission staff as exempt, not subject to disclosure or notice. Communications with Commission-Approved Market Monitors, 102 FERC ¶ 61,041 (2003), reh'q denied, 103 FERC ¶ 61,151 (2003). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 04/13/04 Chevron-Texaco, et al. v. FERC No. 03-1153 Calculation of annual cashout surcharge for year commencing 11/1/02; proceeding under NGA ' 5 to revise cashout mechanism. ANR Pipeline Co., 101 FERC ¶ 61,123 (2002), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 04/07/04 In re: Mirant Corp., et al. v. FERC Nos. 04-10001, et al. Appeal of district court's denial of motion to allow Mirant to reject contracts with PEPCO and to restrain FERC from taking action regarding any Mirant contract. [no orders] 5th Cir. D. Lane 04/05/04 Fuel Safe Washington v. FERC No. 03-9577 Challenge to certificate authorizing construction of 47.5 miles of pipeline facilities in Washington from Canadian border; various environmental and jurisdictional issues. Georgia Strait Crossing Pipeline, LP, 100 FERC ¶ 61,280 (2002), reh'q denied, 102 FERC ¶ 61,051 (2003). 10th Cir. J. Albert 04/02/04 Entergy Services, Inc., et al. v. FERC Nos. 02-1199, et al. Acceptance of various interconnection agreements between generating facilities and Entergy/Southern/Nevada Power; direction to provide transmission credits for all network and reliability-enhancing facilities. Entergy Gulf States, Inc., 98 FERC ¶ 61,014 (2002), reh'q denied, 99 FERC ¶ 61,095 (2002); Southern Company Services, Inc., 100 FERC ¶ 61,246 (2002), reh'g denied, 101 FERC 61,309 (2002); Nevada Power Co., 100 FERC ¶ 61,077 (2002), reh'q denied, 101 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2002). D.C. Cir. L. Vallance 03/30/04 Williams Gas Processing, et al. v. FERC Nos. 03-1179, et al. Reassertion of "in connection with" NGA jurisdiction over gathering rates charged for services provided on offshore North Padres Island facilities; finding of OCSLA violations. Shell Offshore, Inc. v. Transco, et al., 100 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2002), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,177 (2003); Shell Offshore, Inc., et al., 98 FERC ¶ 61,253 (2002), reh'q denied, 99 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2002). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 03/11/04 MW ISO Transmission Owners, et al. v. FERC No. 03-1163 Denial of reconsideration of decision to charge costs under Schedule 10 of the Midwest ISO OATT to grandfathered wholesale load outside of ISO. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, 103 FERC ¶ 61,038 (2003). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella 03/02/04 Cal. Indep. System Operator, et al. v. FERC Nos. 02-1287, et al. Directive that California ISO replace existing stakeholder Board with independent, non-stakeholder Board. Mirant Delta, et al., 100 FERC ¶ 61,059 (2002), order on reh'q, 100 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2002). D.C. Cir. D. Lane L. Perry 02/12/04 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. FERC Nos. 03-1025, et al. Approval, as modified, of Cal. PX's "wind up" rate and allocation of administrative costs among market participants. California Power Exchange Corp., 100 FERC ¶ 61,178 (2002), reh'q denied, 101 FERC ¶ 61,330 (2002), reh'q denied, compliance filings accepted, 102 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2003), order on compliance, 104 FERC 61,005 (2003), reh'g denied, 104 FERC 61,230 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Gasteiger B. Pacella 02/12/04 National Comm. for the New River v. FERC No. 03-1111 Authorization of the Patriot Project, expanding East Tennessee's mainline facilities in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. East Tennessee Natural Gas Co., 101 FERC ¶ 61,188 (2002), order on reh'q, 102 FERC ¶ 61,225 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Lane 01/21/04 MW ISO Transmission Owners, et al. v. FERC Nos. 02-1121, et al. Decision that the Midwest ISO Schedule 10 cost adder should include in its calculation all loads (including bundled retail and grandfathered wholesale load) using the regional grid that the ISO operates. Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., et al., 97 FERC ¶ 61,033 (2001), order on reh'q, 98 FERC ¶ 61,141 (2002), order on voluntary remand, 102 FERC 61,192 (2003), reh'g denied, 104 FERC 61,012 (2003). D.C. Cir. R. Solomon 01/15/04 Gas Transmission Northwest Corp. v. FERC No. 03-1166 Declining to waive interim shippers' right-of-first-refusal protections in the course of conditionally approving a pipeline's pre-arranged deal proposal. PG&E Gas Transmission, Northwest Corp., 102 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2003), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,061 (2003). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 01/12/04 Entergy Services, Inc. v. FERC No. 03-1027 Finding that Entergy violated OATT and Order 888 by reserving transmission capacity at key interfaces based on alleged reliability needs of bundled retail customers. Aquila Power Corp. v. Entergy Services, Inc., 90 FERC ¶ 61,260 (2000), reh'q denied, 92 FERC ¶ 61,064 (2000), reh'q denied, 101 FERC ¶ 61,328 (2002). D.C. Cir. D. Coffman 01/09/04 Consumers Energy Co. v. FERC No. 03-1162 Approval of market-based rates for Canadian power marketer; dispute whether affiliated utility offers comparable open access transmission service. Ontario Energy Trading International Corp., 99 FERC ¶ 61,039 (2002), reh'q denied, 100 FERC ¶ 61,345 (2002), order on reh'q, 103 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2003). D.C. Cir. L. Perry 01/02/04 Wisconsin Power & Light Co. v. FERC No. 03-1026 Imposition of mandatory fishway prescription at the request of Dept. of Interior under FPA ' 18, despite EA's finding that fish passage facilities are neither technically nor economically feasible. Wisconsin Power & Light Co., 101 FERC ¶ 61,055 (2002), reh'q denied, 101 FERC ¶ 61,338 (2002). D.C. Cir. B. Pacella