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Environment, Energy & Infrastructure Landscape in 2023

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THE PLAYERS - The Administration - While it is unusual for a President to enjoy four years of service from his cabinet leaders that oversee the Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Energy, the Interior,...more

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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 12

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FTC Chair Lina Khan Questions Current Data Collection Practices by Private Industry at IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Suggests New Rulemaking May Be Necessary - In her first major privacy address since taking the helm of the...more

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Three Takeaways from “Navigating the New Antitrust Enforcers”

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Corporate acquirers accustomed to government inertia in antitrust reform are navigating a sea change in Washington, according to Craig Seebald, a Washington, D.C.-based Partner and leader in the global Antitrust Group at...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 14

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In Washington: The House Budget Committee released the text of the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.” The panel also provided a new report emphasizing the need for quick congressional action on  COVID relief to ensure...more

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Senate Confirms Two FERC Commissioners

The US Senate has confirmed the nominations of Mark Christie (R) and Allison Clements (D) to fill the remaining Republican and Democratic vacant seats on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. These confirmations restore...more

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Surprise! President Trump Nominates Democrat and Republican to FERC

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On July 27, 2020, President Trump nominated two candidates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), securing a Republican majority on the Commission through June 2021 while also ensuring a continued quorum....more

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BREAKING: James Danly’s Nomination for FERC Commissioner Heads to the Senate

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On March 3, 2020, FERC General Counsel James Danly’s nomination for FERC Commissioner passed out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s business meeting with a recorded vote of 12-8 in support....more

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James Danly Renominated as FERC Commissioner

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The White House has renominated James Danly to serve as Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Danly, a Republican, currently serves as FERC’s general counsel. ...more

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James Danly Nomination for FERC Commissioner Returned

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On January 3, 2020, James Danly’s nomination for Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) was returned to the White House for renomination, due to the Senate’s failure to confirm or reject the...more

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FERC Commissioner Rob Powelson Announces Departure

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Last week, Commissioner Rob Powelson announced that he will be leaving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in mid-August to become the President and CEO of the National Association of Water Companies. ...more

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Senate confirms 5 nominees to serve as FTC commissioners

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Last Thursday, the Senate confirmed five individuals—three Republicans and two Democrats—nominated by President Trump to serve as FTC commissioners.  ...more

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Senate Confirms FERC Nominees Mcintyre And Glick

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The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nominations of Kevin McIntyre as FERC Chairman and Richard Glick...more

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Senate Confirms FERC Nominees

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The Senate voted last week to confirm the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson to fill two of the four Commissioner vacancies in FERC leadership. The nominations were approved by the full Senate, on a voice...more

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Trump to Nominate Kevin McIntyre as FERC Chairman

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Last week, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Republican Kevin J. McIntyre to be the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC has been operating without a quorum since the...more

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Trump to Nominate Richard Glick as FERC Commissioner

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Last night, President Trump announced that he intends to nominate Richard Glick, the Democratic general counsel for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as a FERC Commissioner, to fill Commissioner Honorable’s...more

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Senate Committee Votes "Yea" on FERC Nominees

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The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee just voted on the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to be FERC Commissioners. ...more

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EIB Energy Highlights: FERC Nominees to Restore Quorum, Clean Power Plan Rescission, Infrastructure Bills & More

Our goal is to serve as a leading-edge resource for companies navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of the domestic and global energy markets. Moore & Van Allen’s EIB Energy Highlights is a complement to our Energy...more

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Senate Committee Hearing on FERC Nominees

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Last week the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to consider the nominations of Robert Powelson and Neil Chatterjee to serve as Commissioners of FERC. Mr. Powelson is currently a Pennsylvania...more

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Initial Wave of Environmental, Energy Changes Under the Trump Administration

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In the initial week of the Trump Administration, a lot has happened and more changes are planned. Here are the highlights from Week One: Confirmation Hearings - Confirmation hearings were conducted for Scott Pruitt...more

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Connecticut Governor appoints State Cybersecurity Czar

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy recently appointed Democrat Arthur H. House the state’s first cybersecurity czar. House moves into the role after serving as the chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for the past four...more

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