United States DC Circuit

The FERC did not act unreasonably in determining a line of demarcation in a pipeline system, where non-jurisdictional gathering ends and jurisdictional transportation begins, pursuant to the Natural Gas Act.

Appellate Information

• Argued 02/01/2002
• Decided 08/06/2002
• Published 08/06/2002

Judges

• Before:  GINSBURG, Chief Judge, EDWARDS and SENTELLE, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Jon L. Brunenkant and Stephen L. Teichler argued the causes for petitioners Amerada Hess Corporation, et al.   With them on the briefs were David G. Stevenson, Frederick T. Kolb, Stanley P. Geurin, John P. Beall, Douglas W. Rasch, and Mickey J. Lawrence.  Cheryl J. Walker entered an appearance., James M. Costan argued the cause for petitioner Producer Coalition and intervenor Independent Petroleum Association of America.   With him on the briefs were T. Alana Deere and David M. Sweet.  Bruce W. Neely and John W. Wilmer, Jr., entered appearances., Brian D. O'Neill argued the cause for intervenors Sea Robin Pipeline Company and Williams Gas Processing-Gulf Coast Company.   With him on the brief were David P. Sharo, Merlin E. Remmenga, James T. McManus, Joseph S. Koury and Mari M. Ramsey.


• For Appellees:
  
• Timm Abendroth, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent.   With him on the brief were Cynthia A. Marlette, Acting General Counsel, and Dennis Lane, Solicitor.