CANADIAN PETROLEUM PRODUCERS v. F.E.R.C.

No. 96-1336, 99-1488

254 F.3d 289 (2001)

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Petitioner v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Respondent Inland Pacific Energy Services Corporation, et al., Intervenors Consolidated with 97-1343 Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, et al. Petitioners v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Respondent Northwest Pipeline Corporation, et al., Intervenors Consolidated with 00-1019, 00-1391, 00-1399

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided July 13, 2001


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James H. Holt argued the cause for petitioner Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and supporting intervenors Northwest Natural Gas Company, et al. in No. 96-1336. With him on the briefs were Jill M. Barker, Robert A. Nelson, Jr. and Paula E. Pyron. Sandra E. Rizzo and Edward A. Finklea entered appearances.

Robert A. Nelson, Jr. argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner Northwest Natural Gas Company in No.97-1343.

Judith A. Albert, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent in Nos. 96-1336 and 97-1343. With her on the brief were Jay L. Witkin, Solicitor at the time the brief was filed, and Susan J. Court, Special Counsel. Janet K. Jones, Attorney, entered an appearance.

Alex A. Goldberg argued the cause for intervenor Northwest Pipeline Corporation in Nos. 96-1336 and 97-1343. With him on the brief was Steven W. Snarr.

Robert A. Nelson Jr. argued the cause for petitioners in No. 99-1488 et al. With him on the briefs were Edward A. Finklea and James H. Holt.

Judith A. Albert, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent in No. 99-1488 et al. With her on the brief was Dennis Lane, Solicitor. Susan J. Court, Special Counsel, entered an appearance.

Alex A. Goldberg argued the cause for intervenor Northwest Pipeline Corporation in No. 99-1488 et al. With him on the brief were Steven W. Snarr and Timothy Muller.

Before: Williams, Ginsburg and Rogers, Circuit Judges.


WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge:

On October 1, 1992 Northwest Pipeline Corporation ("Northwest") filed for a general rate increase under § 4 of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717c, to cover costs associated with a previously authorized expansion of its natural gas pipeline facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected certain proposed tariffs, accepted and suspended other proposed tariffs subject to refund, and set an evidentiary hearing. Almost...

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