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 FERCsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.