United States DC Circuit

In a petition for review of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) decision to allow a pipeline to change its rates without first obtaining the FERC's approval, the petition is denied where the contract at issue specifically disclaimed the need for FERC approval of rate changes.

Appellate Information

• Decided 02/26/2010
• Published 02/26/2010

Judges

• Before SENTELLE, Chief Judge, GRIFFITH, Circuit Judge, and SILBERMAN, Senior Circuit Judge.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Mark K. Lewis argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner., Virginia A. Seitz argued the cause for intervenors. With her on the brief were Joan Dreskin, Dan Regan, Timm Abendroth, and William A. Williams.


• For Appellees:
  
• Judith A. Albert, Senior Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Cynthia A. Marlette, General Counsel, and Robert H. Solomon, Solicitor.