Lacking Republicans, FERC Appointments Might Come Soon

Which law firms are likely to see one of their own on sitting on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the near future?

FERC is the independent federal agency that regulates interstate electricity transmission, natural gas and oil, hydropower projects and liquefied natural gas terminals.

It may not seem a likely priority for President-Elect Donald Trump at first blush. But with two of five positions vacant and all three sitting commissioners Democrats, the president-elect’s transition team may prioritize appointments at the agency, which require Senate confirmation. By tradition, the bipartisan agency has three commissioners from the President’s party and two from the ...