United States DC Circuit

Contention that, in approving pipeline capacity sales contracts, FERC abused its discretion and acted arbitrarily and capriciously was rendered moot by the fact that contracts expired in December 1999.

Appellate Information

• Argued 11/06/2000
• Decided 01/12/2001
• Published 01/12/2001

Judges

• Before:  GINSBURG, RANDOLPH and ROGERS, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Harvey Y. Morris and David G. Leitch argued the causes for petitioners Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, et al.   With them on the briefs were Mary Anne Mason, Douglas Kent Porter, Frederick T. Kolb and Katherine Bourke Edwards.   Arocles Aguilar entered an appearance., Kenneth M. Minesinger argued the cause for intervenors El Paso Natural Gas Company and Dynegy Marketing and Trade.   With him on the brief were Richard C. Green, Judy A. Johnson and Peter G. Esposito.


• For Appellees:
  
• Laura J. Vallance, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent.   With her on the brief were John H. Conway, Acting Solicitor, and Susan J. Court, Acting Deputy Solicitor.