Proper noun
FERC
Acronym of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
FERC is a bipartisan body; no more than three commissioners may be of the same political party. Source: Internet
Decided: July 1, 2014 Others have directly disputed FERC’s critics by pointing out that “FERC is a creature of law. Source: Internet
FERC also works closely with the United States Coast Guard to review the safety, security, and environmental impacts of proposed LNG terminals and associated shipping. Source: Internet
FERC has collected more than $6.3 billion from California electric market participants through settlements. Source: Internet
FERC regulates approximately 1,600 hydroelectric projects in the U.S. It is largely responsible for permitting construction of a large network of interstate natural gas pipelines. Source: Internet
In a case decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the court held that FERC failed to consider the cumulative environmental impact of four projects that had been separately proposed by the same pipeline. Source: Internet