Washington Watch: What’s in Store for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline?
On Feb. 24, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether the Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC (Atlantic) can…
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New Year Brings Leadership: A Look at Continued Pipeline Disputes and Litigation
The New Year brings a leadership change to the Department of Energy, the possibility of one or more new commissioners…
Shakeups at FERC and New PHMSA Rules Impacting the Pipeline Industry
This month’s column discusses vacancies at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and news involving the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials…
Washington Watch: EPA Tries to Turn Back Time
Grappling With Regulatory Rollbacks Once again, the Trump administration is attempting to roll back regulations developed by the prior administration…
Washington Watch: No Summer Slow Down in D.C.
White House, FERC Driving Energy Regulatory Activity Generally, things slow down during the hot summer months in Washington, D.C. Not…
Washington Watch: Reauthorizing PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety Program
Congress is currently conducting hearings to reauthorize funding for the pipeline safety program overseen by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials…
Washington Watch: FERC Environmental Compromise Results in Authorization of New LNG Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently authorized the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in years. Is this…
FERC Turnover, Election Results Impact Pipeline Approvals: Washington Watch
On Nov. 30, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States passed away. After serving as a…
Washington Watch: A Look at New Regulations Set to Impact the Pipeline Industry
This fall, change is in the air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling back the prior administration’s regulations to…
Washington Watch: Will Climate Change Alter FERC’s Certification Process for Natural Gas Pipelines?
Historically, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been relatively apolitical, with political party affiliation not being a good barometer…