COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP. v. F.E.R.C.

No. 04-1049.

404 F.3d 459 (2005)

COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORPORATION, Petitioner v. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION and United States of America, Respondents Nicole Gas Production, Ltd., Intervenor

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided April 15, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara K. Heffernan argued the cause for petitioner. With her on the briefs were Debra Ann Palmer, Stephen R. Melton, and Kurt L. Krieger.

David H. Coffman, Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Cynthia A. Marlette, General Counsel, and Dennis Lane, Solicitor.

Robert C. Sanders was on the brief for intervenor.

Before: TATEL, GARLAND, and ROBERTS, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND.

GARLAND, Circuit Judge.

Petitioner Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation challenges orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that require Columbia to install and pay for meters on certain natural gas wells. Columbia argues that FERC's orders exceed the Commission's jurisdiction, and we agree.

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In 1999, Columbia Natural Resources, Inc., a Columbia affiliate, sold 143 natural...

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