Trump Nominates FERC General Counsel for Seat on Regulator
- Agency has faced accusations that it’s become more political
- Republicans only recently regained their majority on the panel
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President Donald Trump has nominated the general counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to one of two open seats on the panel, which oversees the U.S. power grid, approves utility mergers and grants permits for natural gas pipelines.
If confirmed, James Danly, the general counsel, would fill the Republican slot on the commission, which has been vacant since the death of former Chairman Kevin McIntyre at the beginning of the year. His term will last until June 30, 2023, the White House said in a statement on Monday.