FERC’s Use of Tolling Orders to Delay Pipeline Challenges Overruled by DC Court

摘要

FERC’s practice of issuing tolling orders to extend its rehearing process for pipeline projects is not consistent with fed- eral statute, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled. The ruling could prove a major boon for pipeline opponents by allowing them to more quickly seek judicial review of Fed- eral Energy Regulatory Commission certif- cate decisions.