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Consejo de Estado de Colombia anula nombramiento de comisionado de la CREG

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El Consejo de Estado de Colombia, en sentencia del 4 de julio de 2024, declaró en segunda instancia la nulidad del acto administrativo de nombramiento de Omar Fredy Prias Caicedo, como experto comisionado de la Comisión de...more

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FERC Regains Full Complement of Commissioners Amidst Transition Leadership Shuffling

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On November 30, 2020, the US Senate voted to confirm the nominations of two Commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The appointments of Mark Christie (Republican) and Allison Clements (Democratic)...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – December 2020

Key Dates in Presidential Transition - Late November/Early December – States certify election results (deadline varies by state). - December 8 – Deadline for states to settle election disputes. - December 14 –...more

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BREAKING NEWS: Neil Chatterjee Removed as FERC Chairman

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In a surprise move last night, President Trump removed Neil Chatterjee as Chairman of FERC, and appointed James Danly. Chatterjee issued a statement on Twitter, noting the honor of serving as Chairman, wishing Danly well, and...more

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FERC Commissioner McNamee to Step Down

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Commissioner Bernard McNamee, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), has announced that he will officially relinquish his position on September 4, 2020.  Background - FERC is the agency that regulates the...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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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — January 2020

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New Secretary of Energy Sworn in by President Trump - On December 11, President Trump presided over the swearing in of Dan Brouillette to serve as the 15th Secretary of Energy, with Vice President Pence administering 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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Commissioner Powelson Announces Surprise Departure From FERC

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In an announcement that took many by surprise, Commissioner Robert Powelson on Thursday made public his plan to depart the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at the end of August, just one year after his confirmation....more

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Shawn Bennett appointed to federal oil and gas position

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy has announced the appointment of Ohio’s Shawn Bennett as deputy assistant secretary for oil and natural gas. ...more

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Energy & Sustainability 2017 Year in Review: Policy Developments (Part 3 of 4)

In this four-part series, we revisit 2017’s biggest developments in Energy & Sustainability-related news, milestones, policy changes, and financial transactions. This is the third installment of the series...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Ms. Anne Idsal Appointed Regional Administrator

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on December 11th that Ms. Anne Idsal has been appointed Regional Administrator for Region 6. Ms. Idsal has served since 2015 as Chief Clerk and Deputy...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Blue Apron co-founder Matt Salzberg is following the Steve Ells path of stepping aside as CEO after recent struggles. In Blue Apron’s case, the company’s never really recovered from the rough patch that started not long after...more

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Senate Confirms Trump Selection For MSHA

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Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump’s selection for Administrator at MSHA has been confirmed this week by the Senate. In a 52-46 vote, David G. Zatezalo, of West Virginia, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week, on...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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FERC Quorum Restored, New Chairman Named

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On August 4, the Senate confirmed Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson as FERC Commissioners. Commissioner Chatterjee was sworn in on August 8 and Commissioner Robert Powelson was sworn in today, August 10....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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EIB Energy Highlights: New FERC Chair, Offshore Drilling-NC Says “No,” Atlantic Coast Pipeline EIS, Clean Air & More

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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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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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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The CFPB made waves yesterday by adopting a rule that would prohibit financial firms from forcing customers to arbitrate their disputes over bank and credit card accounts (and by allowing class actions on those same issues)....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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U.S. Senate’s Energy And Natural Resources Committee Hears Testimony Of FERC Nominees, Begins Process To Reestablish Needed FERC...

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission nominees Robert Powelson and Neil Chatterjee testified yesterday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The two Republican nominees—Mr. Powelson, Chairman of the...more

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