FREEPORT-McMORAN CORP. v. F.E.R.C.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara S. Jost argued the cause for petitioner Freeport-McMoRan Corporation. With her on the briefs was Adam S. Caldwell .

Kenneth M. Minesinger argued the cause for petitioner El Paso Natural Gas Company. With him on the briefs were Howard L. Nelson , Richard C. Green , Francesca E. Ciliberti , Craig V. Richardson , and David Cain .

Jonathan J. Newlander , John R. Ellis , Keith T. Sampson , Stuart A. Caplan , Frank R. Lindh , Harvey Y. Morris , James H. McGrew , and Steven A. Weiler were on the joint briefs of intervenors in support of petitioner El Paso Natural Gas Company. Jerry F. Coffey and Mary F. McKenzie entered appearances.

Lona T. Perry , Senior Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the briefs were Michael A. Bardee , General Counsel, Robert H. Solomon , Solicitor, and Beth G. Pacella , Senior Attorney.

John P. Gregg , David W. D'Alessandro , Douglas M. Canter , Lisa S. Novins , Keith A. Layton , James F. Moriarty , Thomas E. Knight , Barbara S. Jost , Adam S. Caldwell , Douglas O. Waikart , Wendy B. Warren , David S. Shaffer , Joel L. Greene , and Elizabeth B. Teuwen were on the joint briefs of intervenors in support of respondent. Jennifer L. Brough , Marie D. Zosa , and Kelly A. Daly entered appearances.

Kenneth M. Minesinger , Howard L. Nelson , Richard C. Green , Francesca E. Ciliberti , Craig V. Richardson , David Cain , John R. Ellis , Jonathan J. Newlander , and Steven A. Weiler were on the briefs for intervenors in support of respondent.

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge BROWN.