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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Cf Industries, Inc., Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Public Service Electric and Gas Co., United Gas Pipeline Co., Public Service Co. Of North Carolina, Inc., North Carolina Utilities Commission, Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company

Citations: 838 F.2d 571; 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 7626Docket: 86-1358

Court: Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; February 15, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation appealed a decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concerning regulatory matters involving CF Industries, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Public Service Electric and Gas Company, United Gas Pipeline Company, Public Service Company of North Carolina, North Carolina Utilities Commission, and Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reviewed the case and affirmed the FERC's ruling. The decision, dated February 16, 1988, indicates that the court found FERC's actions to be justified and within its regulatory authority.

Legal Issues Addressed

Regulatory Authority of FERC

Application: The court determined that the actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission fell within its regulatory authority in the matter concerning various gas and utility companies.

Reasoning: The decision, dated February 16, 1988, indicates that the court found FERC's actions to be justified and within its regulatory authority.

Review of Administrative Agency Decisions

Application: The court reviewed the decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and found it justified, affirming the agency's ruling.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reviewed the case and affirmed the FERC's ruling.