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24 Dec 2012, 9:30 pm
“Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy”by Vanessa Kurzweil, RegBlog Staff (February 28) Current U.S. policy for the management of used nuclear reactor fuel and radioactive waste is “damaging” and “costly,” according to a recent report issued by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (BRC) to the Department of Energy (DOE). [read post]
14 Dec 2012, 7:43 am
See Our Related Blog Posts: A Win for Texas Mineral Owners and the Texas Railroad Commission "Clean" Energy is More Hazardous To the Environment than Oil and Gas Drilling [read post]
5 Dec 2012, 11:02 am
Lastly, some experts assert that cap-and-trade regulations’ treatment of imported power intrudes upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s exclusive jurisdiction over pricing of wholesale power in interstate commerce under the Federal Power Act. [read post]
30 Nov 2012, 7:50 am
After a series of regional conferences, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") recently issued an order that sets out the next steps in exploring issues related to coordination between the natural gas and electric industries. [read post]
29 Nov 2012, 10:30 pm
See related RegBlog Post.The SEC brought charges against CR Intrinsic Investors hedge fund over alleged involvement in a $276 million insider trading scheme.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) engaged in review of energy drinks.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in an antitrust action against Warner Chilcott over alleged “product hopping,” where brand-name pharmaceutical companies make minor changes to a patented drug in an… [read post]
29 Nov 2012, 10:30 pm
See related RegBlog Post.The SEC brought charges against CR Intrinsic Investors hedge fund over alleged involvement in a $276 million insider trading scheme.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) engaged in review of energy drinks.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in an antitrust action against Warner Chilcott over alleged “product hopping,” where brand-name pharmaceutical companies make minor changes to a patented drug in an… [read post]
23 Nov 2012, 8:23 pm
In a major escalation of an ongoing dispute between wind developers and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("IPUC"), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") on November 20 issued an order giving notice that it will take enforcement action directly against the IPUC for violations of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act ("PURPA"). [read post]
22 Nov 2012, 9:30 pm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced efforts at both agencies to fight deceptive advertising practices for mortgages.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Maryland is eligible to receive federal disaster aid in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. [read post]
21 Nov 2012, 10:02 am
Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued a policy statement revising its approach to transmission rate incentives. [read post]
20 Nov 2012, 3:57 pm
To borrow a phrase from the Sacramento Bee's editorial page, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has finally grown adult teeth. [read post]
20 Nov 2012, 9:43 am
On November 15, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) initiated separate investigations, pursuant to its Section 5 authority under the Natural Gas Act, to determine whether the rates currently charged by Viking Gas Transmission Company and Wyoming Interstate Company, LLC (“WIC”) are just and reasonable. [read post]
16 Nov 2012, 5:04 pm
Federal Trade Commission made a number of advertising and fraud related enforcement announcements in connection with robocalls, fake business opportunity schemes and fake news sites (see: here). [read post]
16 Nov 2012, 11:26 am
On December 12, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will hold a technical conference explaining recent changes to Electric Quarterly Reports (“EQRs”) issued in Order No. 768. [read post]
2 Nov 2012, 12:48 pm
In an order issued on October 31, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") proposed to fine Barclays Bank a record $435 million, to disgorge $34.5 million in profits, and to fine four individual Western energy traders a total of $18 million, for manipulation of the Western electricity markets alleged to have occurred between 2006 and 2008. [read post]
29 Oct 2012, 7:00 am
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26 Oct 2012, 6:20 pm
On October 18, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order No. 1000-B, denying rehearing of its landmark Order No. 1000. [read post]
26 Oct 2012, 2:28 pm
In September 2012, all new electricity generation came from solar and wind projects, according to the Energy Infrastructure Update (PDF) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects. [read post]
26 Oct 2012, 1:06 pm
On October 18, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) in Docket No. [read post]
19 Oct 2012, 11:07 am
At yesterday's monthly public meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued new orders directing action to improve management of vegetation, which can grow into and short out electric equipment, and to protect the nation's electric system from the geomagnetic anomalies than can arise from solar storms. [read post]
19 Oct 2012, 10:43 am
Federal Trial Courts Bulletinhttp://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/dct/currentdct.htmCases featured:Farmer Oil and Gas Properties, LLC v. [read post]
