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Senate Committee Considers Three New FERC Nominees

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On March 21, 2024, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to consider President Biden’s three recent nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”): (1) David...more

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Changes We Can Expect Now That Biden Has Designated Hanson as NRC Chairman

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President Joe Biden has elevated Democratic Commissioner Christopher T. Hanson to serve as Chairman of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).  Mr. Hanson succeeds former Republican Chairman Christine Svinicki—the...more

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FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee Won’t Seek Renomination

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Yesterday at FERC’s open meeting, Commissioner Bernard McNamee announced that he will not seek renomination once his term expires on June 30, 2020. He stated that he will stay until his successor is selected, so that the...more

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Senator Highlights Concerns Regarding Freight Train Interference of Amtrak Passenger Trains

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation (“Commerce Committee”) recently held a nomination hearing to fill two vacancies on the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”), the economic regulator of...more

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P3 Lawyer Appointed Federal Railroad Administration Chief Counsel

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President Trump recently appointed former Seyfarth Shaw LLP (“Seyfarth”) attorney Juan D. Reyes, III as Chief Counsel of the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”). Mr. Reyes was previously a partner in the real estate...more

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"FERC Could See Substantial Changes Under President Trump"

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a somewhat obscure and highly technical agency that was not discussed specifically during President Donald Trump’s campaign. Its regulatory footprint is, however,...more

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"Looking Ahead: The U.S. Legal and Regulatory Environment Under a Trump Administration"

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Election Day brought an end to a long period of uncertainty that caused market fluctuations and delayed business planning decisions. As we navigate the post-election landscape, many questions remain regarding the potential...more

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New President Ready to Take the Reins of International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association

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Javier Rodriguez, P.E., Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX), is ready to begin his role as president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for 2015. Rodriguez was...more

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