Appellate Briefs

Indiana Utility Regulatory Comm'n v. FERC No. 10-1635 Transmission rate incentives for Pioneer project, a high voltage transmission line in Indiana that will connect PJM Interconnection and Midwest ISO and will facilitate the development of new wind generation. Pioneer Transmission, LLC, 126 FERC ¶ 61,281 (2009), order on reh'g & clar., 130 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2010). Circuit 7th Cir.

Maryland Pub. Serv. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC No. 09-1296 Denial of complaint regarding prices set for capacity in PJM's Reliability Pricing Model for delivery years governed by completed RPM auctions. Maryland Pub. Serv. Comm'n, et al. v. PJM Interconn., L.L.C., 124 FERC ¶ 61,276 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,274 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Flint Hills Resources Alaska, et al. v. FERC Nos. 08-1270, et al. Order affirming ALJ after hearing, concerning the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Carriers' 2005 and 2006 interstate rate filings; finding that proposed rates are not just and reasonable, and ordering refunds; rejecting State of Alaska's discrimination claim seeking additional refunds based on disparity between interstate and intrastate rates. BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., Opinion No. 502, 123 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2008), order on reh'g & comp., 125 FERC ¶ 61,215 (2008), order on reh'g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,317 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Apache Corp. v. FERC No. 09-1204 Issuance of certificates authorizing, among other things, lease of natural gas transmission capacity from Enogex to Midcontinent; impact of lease on Enogex's captive customers receiving interruptible service under NGPA § 311. Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC and Enogex Inc., 124 FERC ¶ 61,089 (2008), order on reh'g & clarification, 127 FERC ¶ 61,164 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Western Refining Southwest, et al. v. FERC No. 09-60947 Dismissal of complaint concerning capacity release agreement not within FERC jurisdiction over oil pipeline transportation but subject to state court jurisdiction to resolve property rights under private contract. Western Refining Southwest Inc., et al. v. TEPPCO Crude Pipeline, LLC, 127 FERC ¶ 61,288 (2009), reh’g denied, 129 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2009). Circuit 5th Cir.

Flint Hills Alaska v. FERC and United States Nos. 09-1236, et al. Order affirming ALJ initial decision on valuation (specifically, processing cost adjustment) of West Coast Heavy Distillate cut of Trans Alaska Pipeline System crude oil; issues on appeal are effective date and length of refund period. BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., 122 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2008), order on compl., 125 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2008), reh’g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,169 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Murray Energy Corp.et al. v. FERC No. 09-1207 Authorization to commence construction of 8-mile stretch of Rockies Express-East Pipeline, crossing lands underlain by coal reserves and mined areas controlled by the Murray Companies. Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, 128 FERC ¶ 61,045 (2009), order on rehearing of 3/19/09 unpublished letter order. Circuit D.C. Cir.

Flint Hills Resources Alaska,et al. v. FERC Nos. 06-1361, et al. Acceptance of tariff sheets filed to comply with Opinion No. 481 series of orders (concerning Trans Alaska Pipeline System “Quality Bank”); application of Nelson-Farrar Inflation Adjustment Index to processing costs for Heavy Distillate and Resid cuts. BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc., et al., 116 FERC ¶ 61,208 (2006), reh’g denied, 118 FERC ¶ 61,056 (2007), order on voluntary remand, 124 FERC ¶ 61,153 (2008), order on reh’g, 127 FERC ¶ 61,039 (2009); Trans Alaska Pipeline System, 119 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2007), reh’g denied, 120 FERC ¶ 61,279 (2007). Circuit D.C. Cir.

N. Cal. Power Agency, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-72762, et al. Supplemental Brief, filed 1/4/2011 Orders on remand from Bonneville Power Admin. v. FERC, 422 F.3d 908 (9th Cir. 2005), eliminating refund obligation for sales by non-jurisdictional (governmental) entities during 2000-2001 Western energy crisis; whether the Commission retroactively reset the market clearing price. San Diego Gas & Electric Co. v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services, 121 FERC ¶ 61,067 (2007), order on clar., 121 FERC ¶ 61,188 (2007), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,191 (2009). Circuit 9th Cir.

Richard Blumenthal v. FERC No. 09-1220 ISO New England's collection of administrative costs for calendar year 2009, including executive compensation. ISO New England, Inc., 125 FERC ¶ 61,392 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,254 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Maine Pub. Utils. Comm'n, et al. v. FERC (Supplemental Brief) Nos. 06-1403, et al. Approval and implementation of contested settlement, developing Forward Capacity Market as an alternative to locational installed capacity mechanism to assure sufficient generation capacity in New England. Devon Power LLC, 115 FERC ¶ 61,340 (2006), order on reh'g and clar., 117 FERC & 61,133 (2006); ISO New England, Inc., et al., 117 FERC ¶ 61,132 (2006), reh'g denied, 119 FERC ¶ 61,044 (2007). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Fishermen Interested in Safe Hydrokinetics v. FERC No. 09-72920 Preliminary permit to study proposed hydrokinetic Green Wave Mendocino Project, to be located in Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mendocino County, CA; whether FPA requires the Commission to develop a comprehensive plan for waters off the coast of CA, OR and WA. Green Wave Energy Solutions, LLC, 127 FERC ¶ 62,093 (2009), reh'g denied, 128 FERC ¶ 61,034 (2009). Circuit 9th Cir.

Hoopa Valley Tribe v. FERC No. 09-1134 Denial of motion filed by Hoopa Valley Tribe to impose interim license conditions, during relicensing proceeding, to impose ramping rate and minimum flow conditions to protect trout. PacifiCorp, 125 FERC ¶ 61,196 (2008), reh'g denied, 126 FERC ¶ 61,236 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

State of Oregon, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-70269, et al. Authorization to Bradwood Landing to site, construct and operate a liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon, and to construct, own and operate 36.3 miles of pipeline from the LNG terminal to an interconnection with Northwest Pipeline Corp. in Cowlitz County, Washington. Bradwood Landing LLC and NorthernStar Energy LLC, 124 FERC ¶ 61,257 (2008), reh'g denied, 126 FERC ¶ 61,035 (2009). Circuit 9th Cir.

Southern California Edison Co. v. FERC Nos. 05-1327, et al. Order granting, in part, complaint and directing California ISO to revise its open access transmission tariff to conform to FERC station power policies; Order on self-supply by merchant generators of station power requirements, and appropriate netting period, under California ISO station power protocol. Duke Energy Moss Landing v. California Indep. System Operator Corp., 109 FERC ¶ 61,170 (2004), reh'g denied, 111 FERC ¶ 61,451 (2005); California Indep. System Operator Corp., 111 FERC ¶ 61,452 (2005), order on reh'g, compl. & clar., 125 FERC ¶ 61,072 (2008). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Attorney General of Virginia, et al. v. FERC Nos. 09-2052, et al. Approval of special surcharge to recover Dominion Virginia Power's share of RTO start-up and administrative costs. Virginia Electric and Power Co., 125 FERC ¶ 61,391 (2008), order on reh'g, 128 FERC ¶ 61,026 (2009). Circuit 4th Cir.

Washington Gas Light Co. v. FERC No. 09-1100 Order on remand from Washington Gas Light Co. v. FERC, 532 F.3d 928 (D.C. Cir. 2008), reauthorizing expansion of Cove Point LNG's existing LNG import terminal and construction of Dominion's new downstream pipeline and storage facilities; effect on gas leaks on WGL's system. Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP, et al., 125 FERC ¶ 61,018 (2008), order on reh'g and clar., 126 FERC ¶ 61,036 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Interstate Nat. Gas Ass'n of America v. FERC No. 09-1016 Revisions to the Commission's Part 284 regulations concerning the release of firm capacity by shippers on interstate natural gas pipelines in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the secondary capacity release market. Promotion of a More Efficient Capacity Release Market, Order No. 712, 73 Fed. Reg. 37058, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,271, 123 FERC ¶ 61,286 (2008), order on reh'g & compl., Order No. 712-A, 125 FERC ¶ 61,216 (2008). Circuit D.C. Cir.

Resolute Natural Resources Co. v. FERC No. 08-1268 Acceptance of Western's tariffs establishing rates and rules governing south to north interstate movement of crude petroleum from points in New Mexico and Texas to certain points in New Mexico, effective 3/10/08. Western Refining Pipeline Co., 122 FERC ¶ 61,210 (2008), reh'g denied, 123 FERC ¶ 61,271 (2008). Circuit

Missouri Public Service Comm'n v. FERC No. 09-1121 Abandonment and certificate authorizations to certain natural gas pipelines reorganizing into a single FERC-regulated interstate natural gas company; ratemaking issues. Missouri Interstate Gas, LLC, et al.,119 FERC ¶ 61,074 (2007), order on reh'g & compl., 122 FERC ¶ 61,136 (2008), reh'g denied, 127 FERC ¶ 61,011 (2009). Circuit D.C. Cir.