Author Archives: Jessica Bell

FERC Acts on State Subsidies in PJM, Fuel Security in ISO-NE

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Jessica Bell

FERC recently issued two orders addressing the broader issue of “out-of-market” payments.  These orders signal a vigorous debate at FERC of several hot button issues that may be subject to significant political pressure as Commissioner Powelson’s replacement is appointed and … Continue reading →

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EPA Seeks Comment on its Cost-Benefit Analyses

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Jessica Bell

UPDATED 07.03.2018 EPA has extended the deadline for comments to August 13. EPA is seeking public comment on how it should consider costs and benefits in its rulemakings through a recently published advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Increasing … Continue reading →

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FERC Considering Revisions to Pipeline Certificate Policy

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Jessica Bell

Last month, FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking information as it explores revising its policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities.  The Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities Statement of Policy that is … Continue reading →

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EPA Transparency Proposal May Limit What Agency Can Consider in Rulemakings

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jessica Bell

UPDATED 05.25.2018 EPA has extended the deadline for comments to August 16. On April 30, EPA issued a proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science, “to increase transparency in the preparation, identification, and use of science in policymaking.”  With this … Continue reading →

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Former FERC Commissioners Weigh In on CPP Repeal

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Jessica Bell

Former FERC Commissioners Norman Bay, John Norris, and Jon Wellinghoff submitted a comment to EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) repeal docket, responding to EPA’s suggestion that the CPP may impermissibly tread on FERC’s functions and authority.  Characterizing this idea as … Continue reading →

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