On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule (RM22-3) (the Rule) directing the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to develop and submit […]
This Sidley Update addresses the following: District court judge finds that FERC may not pursue joint and several liability and disgorgement in Coaltrain case – FERC seeks interlocutory appeal. FERC […]
On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order, “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” The order directs executive agency […]
On May 21, 2020, FERC issued a policy statement to clarify its position regarding requests for waiver of tariff provisions. If finalized, the Policy Statement would revise how FERC treats […]
With the market evolving rapidly, we are pleased to provide you with the following enforcement updates: FERC extends deadlines for filing EQRs and Form No. 552 to June 1, 2020. […]
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, Sidley is helping clients navigate the potential consequences to energy markets and attendant legal risks. The following frequently asked questions address actions […]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) announced yesterday they are taking steps to ensure that operators of the bulk electric system can […]
This update covers: FERC rescinds policy on Notices of Alleged Violations. Judge denies motion for new trial for first trader convicted of spoofing. CFTC charges former natural gas trader with […]
In our first enforcement update for 2019, we cover a range of issues (including some news from the end of 2018): FERC opens investigations into rates charged by three interstate […]
On November 15, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a rulemaking to revise its regulations relating to mergers or consolidations by a public utility. See Implementation of Amended […]