On April 27, 2010, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (“Senate Energy Committee”) considered President Obama’s nomination of Cheryl LeFleur, the former CEO of National Grid’s U.S. electric distribution business, as well as the re-nomination of Commissioner Philip Moeller, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”).
Appointments
Senate Confirms Three to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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On March 19, 2010, the United States Senate confirmed three nominees, George Apostolakis, William Magwood, and Bill Ostendorff, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) by unanimous consent instead of a roll-call vote. The three new commissioners will join sitting chairman Gregory Jaczko, a Democrat, and Republican Commissioner, Kristine Svinicki on the five-member agency.
Senate Energy Committee Approves Nomination of John Norris
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On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources approved the nomination of John R. Norris as Commissioner of FERC.
John Norris must wait for Senate Energy approval to FERC
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On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (“ENR Committee”) was never able to reach its 12-member quorum to begin a vote on the nomination of John R. Norris as commissioner of FERC.
Commissioner Kelly Renominated for Third Term
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On Tuesday, President Barack Obama renominated Commissioner Suedeen Kelly to serve for a third term on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”). The term would expire June 30, 2014.
Wellinghoff Named Acting FERC Chairman
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On January 23, 2009, President Obama named Commissioner Jon Wellinghoff as the acting Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”). When Commissioner Joseph T. Kelliher announced he was stepping down as Chairman in early January, Wellinghoff and the other Democrat on the Commission, Suedeen Kelly, were seen as the leading contenders for the position.
Congressman Markey to Chair New Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
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Yesterday, Congressman Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced that he will take over as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment in the 111th Congress. Markey, who currently heads the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, will switch seats with Rep.