Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§7175 Right of Secretary to intervene in Commission proceedings
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 84— - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION › § 7175
Summary
The Secretary may join or take part in any case before the Commission but must follow the Commission’s usual timing and conduct rules. The Secretary’s participation does not change the Commission’s duty to treat everyone fairly.
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Title 42, §7175
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The Secretary may as a matter of right intervene or otherwise participate in any proceeding before the Commission. The Secretary shall comply with rules of procedure of general applicability governing the timing of intervention or participation in such proceeding or activity and, upon intervening or participating therein, shall comply with rules of procedure of general applicability governing the conduct thereof. The intervention or participation of the Secretary in any proceeding or activity shall not affect the obligation of the Commission to assure procedure fairness to all participants.
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42 U.S.C. § 7175
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73