Senate Hat Trick Nets Five FERC Commissioners

With surprising efficiency and a commendable display of bipartisanship, the US Senate on June 12-13 confirmed David Rosner, Lindsay See, and Judy Chang to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Upon administrative clearances and formal swearing-in ceremonies, FERC will be restored to the full complement of five Commissioners for the first time since the departure of Chairman Rich Glick in 2022.

As one would expect from all members of independent federal agencies, Mr. Rosner, Ms. See and, Ms. Chang bring with them a variety of viewpoints based upon their backgrounds and experiences, and this presents challenges to regulated industries and stake-holders. times three. The simultaneous arrival of three new FERC Commissioners is not unprecedented. In 2006, FERC Chairman Joe Kelliher faced the same challenge of present Chairman Willie Phillips – a three-member tribunal facing the impending loss of a quorum. Chairman Kelliher publicly requested of the White House