Stephen M. Spina

Oct 24, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Robert P. Goldfin |J. Daniel Skees |Stephen M. Spina

Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.

Oct 23, 2024 | morganlewis.com | Stephen M. Spina |J. Daniel Skees |Robert P. Goldfin

Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.

Oct 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Robert P. Goldfin |Stephen M. Spina |J. Daniel Skees

Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued Order 1977 to address its limited backstop siting authority for electric transmission lines. On October 17, 2024, FERC issued Order 1977-A, adding a new requirement mandating that siting applicants seeking rights of way on Tribal lands must include their Tribal Engagement Plans within their project proposals.

Aug 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Patrick Pennella |J. Daniel Skees |Stephen M. Spina

The US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has advanced the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, a bipartisan energy bill that would facilitate permitting for energy infrastructure and mining projects. Bill S. 4753 includes the following proposed reforms:Electric Transmission PlanningThe bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issues a new rule within 180 days of enactment that requires interregional transmission planning.

Aug 6, 2024 | morganlewis.com | Stephen M. Spina |J. Daniel Skees |Patrick Pennella

The US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has advanced the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, a bipartisan energy bill that would facilitate permitting for energy infrastructure and mining projects. Bill S. 4753 includes the following proposed reforms:Electric Transmission Planning The bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issues a new rule within 180 days of enactment that requires interregional transmission planning.