FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20426

Re:

MAR2 8 20\9

FOIA No. FY19-34
1st Rolling Response Letter

VIA ELECTRONIC AND REGULAR MAIL
Katherine Anthony
American Oversight
1030 15th Street NW
Suite B255
Washington, D.C. 20005
foia(mamericaoversight.org

Dear Ms. Anthony:
This letter responds to your correspondence received January 23, 2019, in which
you requested documents pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations at 18 C.F.R.
§ 388.l 12(d) (2018). 1 Specifically, you requested copies of the following:
I. Records sufficient to identify all employees who entered into a position at
the agency as "political appointees" since January 20, 2017, and the title or
position of each employee (to the extent that such individuals have held
multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017, identify each title or
position). For purpose of this request, please consider any employee in a
PAS position, a presidentially-appointed position, a non-career SES position,
a Schedule C position, or any administratively-determined position to be a
"political appointee."
2. Records sufficient to identify all career employees who have been detailed
into leadership office or component front office since January 20, 2017; the
title or position of each employee while on detail; and each employee's
originating agency or component, and prior title (to the extent that such
individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017,
identify each title or position).
3. Names and resumes of anyone from the transition teams or beachhead teams
who have joined the agency in full-time capacity, either as career, political,
or administratively determined positions since January 20, 2017. For the
purpose of this request, please include any employee who previously had a

1

5 U.S.C. § 552, as amended by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Pub. L.
No. 114-185, 130 Stat. 538 (2016).

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temporary or provisional appointment at the agency before January 20, 2017,
and took on a permanent appoint after that date.
4. For each individual identified in response to requests 1 to 3:
a. The resume provided by the individual to the agency in connection with
determining the appropriate salary for the individual, or, if that is not
available, a recent resume contained within the agency's records. We
have no objection to, the redactions of contact information (addresses,
telephone numbers e-mail addresses) for the employee or references, or
to the redaction of past salary information. Employment, education, and
professional association information is not exempt and we object to any
redactions of such information.
b. Any conflicts or ethics waivers or authorizations for the individual,
including authorizations pursuant to 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502.
c. Records reflecting any recusal determination made or issued for the
individual.
d. Copies of any SF-50 forms for the individual reflecting any change in
position or title, including when the employee enters or leaves a position.
We have no objection to the redaction of home addresses, telephone
numbers, or social security numbers from the SF-50s. 2
A search of the Commission's non-public files has identified 44 documents
responsive to your request. All of the documents, which are comprised of SF-50 personnel
information and individual resumes, are released with redactions pursuant to FOIA
Exemption 6, which protects files that if disclosed would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of privacy. 3 Privacy information including the employee's social security
number, personal home address, and phone number has been redacted. The redacted
documents are enclosed.
Given the volume of information requested and the amount of Commission staff
time required to process any responsive documents addressing your request, additional
determinations addressing the remaining documents will follow on a rolling basis. We will
2

On March 26, 2019, after speaking with Attorney Advisor Michael Watson, you
agreed to allow the agency until March 28, 2019 to respond to your request.
3

5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6).

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endeavor to provide you with another determination within twenty business days of the
date of this letter.
Ordinarily, any appeal from a FOIA determination must be filed within 90 days of
the date of issuance as provided by the Freedom of Information Act and 18 C.F .R.
§ 388.1 l0(a)(l) of the Commission's regulations. However, because your request is being
processed on a rolling basis, the Commission will hold your appeal rights in abeyance
pending a final determination. This will allow you to file a single appeal at the conclusion
of our processing of your request.
If you decide to appeal, the appeal must be in writing, addressed to James P. Danly,
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE,
Washington, D.C. 20426, and clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act
Appeal." Please include a copy to Charles A. Beamon, Associate General Counsel,
General and Administrative Law, at the same address.

You also have the right to seek dispute resolution services from the FOIA Public
Liaison of the agency or the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). Using
OGIS services does not affect your right to pursue your appeal. You may contact OGIS
by email to ogis@nara.gov; by facsimile at (301) 837-0348; by mail to Office of
Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, Room
2510, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or toll-free at 1-(877) 684-6448.

Leonard M. Tao
Director
Office of External Affairs
Enclosures

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EDUCATION
American University Washington, DC 2007 - present
Expected Graduation : May 2011
Major; .Filmand Media Arts
Minor: Political Science
Certificates: Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies
GPA: 3.86
Temescal Canyon High School Lake Elsinore, CA 2003 - 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 2/09 - present Washington, DC
Human Resources Co-op 2/10- present
·
lb- Assist the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors with special projects
lb- Assist Executive Resources staff with projects as needed
lb- Provide basic administrative support for the Office of the Executive Director
S.T.A.R.S. Administrator 2/09-1/10
lb- Assist S.T.A.R.S program director in managing the program schedule
lb- Provide basic administrative support for the Commissioners and various program offices
lb- Provide phone coverage for the Commissioners and various program offices
Earth Day Network 8/08-12/08 Washington, DC
Intern, Education Department, Green Schools Division
l't,,a Developed environmental curriculum and lesson plans for K-12 teachers
lb- Assisted in research and writing of a comprehensive "greening your school" guide for
stude:nts and teachers (K-12), to be published in the next year
lb- Assisted in research and writing of briefing documents on environmental ,issues and
initiatives for other nonprofits and governmen~ entities
lb- Performed basic administrative duties

ACTMTIES
School of Public Affairs Leadership Program 8/07- present
lb- In addition to being a student in the SPA Leadership Program, I also served as a Teacher's
Assistant (fA) for the incoming freshman class. I acted as a mentor to a group of 7 stud~nts as
they planned and executed a year-long service learning project focused on environmental
sustainability.
AU University Honors Program 8/07 - present
l't,,a In addition to being a member of the Honors community, 'I -have also served as an Honors 101
mentor for incoming honors freshmen
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PUGLIESE

GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC R ELATIONS
Experienced and successful in Legislative Affairs, Policy Development, and Communications with a comprehensive focus
on Economic Development, Tax Policy, and Energy Issues. Over 10 years of experience in representing organizations,
forging relationships, and negotiating legislative provisions that advance the interests of communities, business, and tax
payers.
Legislative Affairs
Economic Investment
Policy Development

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Community Growth
Effective Decision-Making
Tactful Communication

P ROFESS

Organizational Skills
Tax Policy
Strategic Planning

IO NA L E X P ERIENCE

Clearance: Top Secret (Active), SCI (Pending)
UNIT ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRAN SPORTATION, Washington, D.C.
2017-Present
Senior Whit e Hou se Adv isor
• Liaison between the Secretary of Transportation and Executive Office of the Presiden t of the United States
• Manage all political/non-career personnel until agency Chief of Staff was appointed
• Oversees hiring of all non-career personnel
• Oversaw day to day operations of the departmen t and all of its modes until Chief of Staff was appointed.
• White House's main point of contact on all issues impacting the department
• Senior member of the departmen t's Crisis Management Center, which acts as the departments Intelligence
branch. The CMC interacts with the FBI, CIA, NSC and other relevant intelligence agencies
• Played a leadership role in all agency initiatives, including the proposed trillion dollar infrastructure plan, FAA
reform, deregulatory task force, as well as various other task forces
PRESIDENTIA L TRA N SITION TEAM, Washington, D.C.

December 2016-January

2017

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Se nior White Hou se Adv isor (named in December 2016)

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Played a leadership role in the hiring of the transportation beachhead team
Helped brief the Secretary of Transportation nominee on the department's agency action plan
Advised senior transition staff on Transportation and Infrastructure initiatives

2012-2016
PUGLIESE ASSOCIATES, Harr isburg, PA
Consultant
• Worked for all economic sectors, such as the Local Development Districts, IBM, John Deere, Charter Schools, and
Energy focused entities
• Represented CrossAmerica Partners, ExxonMobil's largest distributor by volume in the US. They are also one of
the top 10 US distributors by volume for BP, Shell and Valero.
• Represen ted the cities of Lancaster and Bethlehem, PA with a focus of developing economic tools such as the City
Revitalization and Improvement Zone
• Represented the Coalition of Sustainable Communities, while building relationships with local, county, state, and
federal officials
• Represented the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on government reforms and tax policy

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR/DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Harrisburg,
PA
2011-2012
Director of Legislative Affairs/ Acting Chief of Staff
• Oversaw and implemented policy for all department sections, impacting all sectors of the economy domestically
and internationally
• Developed initiatives for pro economic development by advocating and promoting job creation and investment
on a global scale
• Worked on the Governor's Marcellus Shale Commission
• Made offical positions on all relevant legislative proposals on behalf of the administration making DCED the
most active office in the Commonwealth
• Assisted in the negotiation of the budget of Pennsylvania
GOVERNER-ELECT TOM CORBETT TRANSITION TEAM, Harrisburg, PA

2010-2011
Transition Team Leader
• Oversaw transitions for the Departments of Community and Economic Development, Insurance, and Banking
• Briefed the Secretary nominees on policy initiatives.
• Created agency budgetary blueprint for all departments under the Governor's jurisdiction
TOM CORBETT FOR GOVERNOR
Policy Coordinator
• Developed policies in relation to all departments and boards under the Governor's jurisdiction
• Spearheaded development with focus on economic investment, energy, tax policy, and job creation

PENNSYLVANIA SENATE
Policy Specilaist to the Senate President
• Developed policies on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus
• Advised on legislative proposals before the Senate

2009-2011

2009

2007-2009
PENNSYLVANIA FEDERATION OF COLLEGE REPUBLICANS, West Chester, PA
State Chairman
• Led the largest and most active state federation in the country (36,000 members) as a result of conducting
fundraising events and activities
• Assisted in fundraising for the national committee as a member of the national board
• Was the media point of contact and quoted by several state, national, and international news entities, such as Fox
News, Drudge Report, CNN, MSNBC, and more
PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEY GENERAL, EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Harrisburg, PA
2008
Policy and Communications Specialist
• Developed policies designed to enhance and educate the commonwealth's youth
• Created programs to address issues pertaining to the child predator unit, senior fraud, and cyber bulling

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, 2009

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Country of Citizenship: United States
Highest Grade: 8
Ava ilability: Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Desired locations: US - DC
US - MD- . Montgomery County
Work Experience: National Institute of Health
11/2008 - Present
9000 Rockville Pike
Bldg 10 RM 2S235
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0303
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 8
Supervisor: Markku Miettinen
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Bethesda, MD 20892 US
Program Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Coordinator for patient cases provided to the Lab of Pathology's clinical program from internal and
external sources, to include screening telephone calls from varied sources including hospitals,
physicians, patient and patients family member international educational, medical and government
institutions, providing information or making appropriate referrals. Coordinates data processing
support services to update tracking inventory data. Receives process and enters submitted
consultative cases in the Softpath system. Assist with transcription of patient report when necessary.
Maintains and retains patient record and case materials according to Government guidelines. Applies
travel regulations while arranging travel for Lab of pathology personnel. entering travel into the Govtrip system, voucher travel upon return of traveler to be route to the appropriate party for approval.
Respond to questions both verbal and electronically regarding various issue with external and internal

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parties. Ordering supply for office use, inventory of supplies. Maintenance of electronic archive
system for patients pathology reports. Maintain Calendar for the Staff Pathologist, schedule meetings
with internal and external parties. Generate the Monthly Surgical Schedule for the Lab of Pathology
and transmitted them to staff members as well as Groups outside of the Lab of Pathology. Generate
outstanding case report and distribute to Pathologist and Fellows in order to attain a timely pathology
report sign-out. Coordination of group move with other staff members with regard to logistic and time
line.
National Institute of Health
02/2006 - 11/2008
16050 l.ndustrial Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 US
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0318
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 6
SECRETARY
Receive Telephone calls and visitors, personally responds to request for information or refer to the
appropriate office or staff member, receive and review all mail for supervisor. Establish and maintains
office files. Transcribes dictation of correspondence, reports and proceeding of meetings as
requested. Types correspondence, forms and report from rough drafts, notes or oral instructions.
Schedule and makes necessary arrangements for meeting, conferences, seminars and workshops .
Maintain office supply and purchases as needed. Inform and instructs staff and lower level clerical
help regarding administrative practices. Prepares, submits and maintain personnel time cards for four
Section Chiefs and immediate staff members of the Office Chief. Lead customer service rep, utilizing
the NBS-Supply module and other resource of information to research customer inquires,
maintenance of customer call log. Serves as ISO on site document coordinator for the Branch ensure
all ISO documents are filed and updated on the Intranet. Update the Project Suspense log for the
MEO Manager on a weekly basis in order to keep MEO manager apprised of project/task priorities.
Email or Fax process ing of Purchase orders to the vendors, Maintenance of Purchase order Tracking
report for confirmation of orders received and processed. Act as point of contact for vendors with
regard to purchase order and the facilities needs.
Pier1 Kids
04/2006 - 10/2007
Washingtonian Rio
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 US
Hours per week: 20
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Senior Sales Associate
Retail sales of Kids furniture and accessories. Supply procurement of supplies for store use. Key
holder opening and close of store. daily bank deposit. audit of revenue. Doing returns and crediting
customers accounts. selling the pier 1 credit card. Daily sales reporting on the computer. entering
Payroll bi-weekly
Internal Revenue Service
11/2001 - 02/2006
625 Fulton Street
Brookly, NY US
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0318
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 5/3
Supervisor: EDWIN RENARD
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
SECRE TARY
Answering incoming phone call routing call to appropriate Agent for assistance, Group time keeper,
inventory and ordering of office supplies, reconciling statement of payment for Government credit
card, Taking minutes from group meetings , transfer writing minute to word document for filing and
distribution to attendees. mail distribution, preparing daily check remittance to be forwarded to
remittance processing unit, Search OMV computer network for Taxpayer information as requested by
Review Agents. Preparing monthly Government Motor Vehicle usage Report. utilizing intra net to
request work orders for office machinery or other issues in the office, Taxpayer assistance when
revenue officers' are not available, eg. receiving payment checks or tax returns hand delivered to the
office, setting up appointments when necessary. making travel arrangement for Group manager and
Revenue Officers . Arranging meeting and making appointment for office manager's calendar
US Attorney Office
09/2000 - 10/2001
New York, NY US
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0301
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 4
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

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FILE CLERK
Tracking cases for Attorney review for trial, preparing paper work for closed cases to be archived,
utilizing proper procedure in maintenance and record keeping of evidence for high profile cases . Time
keeper for employees in the Unit, Supervision of Co-workers when office Manager is on Leave,
Screening incoming call and mail and routing to proper personnel. coordination with trucking
company to pick up and deliver files to Achieves.
NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
01/ 1999 - 01/2000
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209 US
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0301
Pay Plan: GS
Grade: 2
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
PROGRAM SUPPORT CLERK
Screening phone call and directing to proper department or doctor receiving slides and blocks from
immunohistochemistry and assigning accession numbers, typing results and sending them to
requesting hospital. Correction of monthly reports for Pathologist Signature, filing reports and typing
memos,Blood bank monthly reports for Administrative Officer
NYC Police Department
07/1989 - 10/1998
10 Metro Tech Center
Salary: $28,500.00 USO Per Year
Brooklyn, NY US
Hours per week: 40
POLICE COMMUNICATION TECH
Answering emergency 911 calls, screening callers as to the nature of there emergency, routing call to
other agencies if not a police related emergency or if other emergency assistance is need eg. fire
department, ambulance. Dispatching police response to emergency locations. Dispatching
specialized police unites to unusual incidents when needed , eg ESU, Highway, Harbor. Utilizing
Police Department computer system to conduct Warrant checks and drivers licenses information for
officers in the Field
New York City Department of Finance
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07/1984 - 07/1989
BROOKLYN , NY US
Hours per week: 40
OFFICE ASSOCIATE- SECRETARY
Screening incoming calls, arranging meetings for Office manager, typing up memos and letters to
taxpayers, sending out generic letter to taxpayers. Time keeper, ordering and inventory of office
supplies. retrieving taxpayer information from computer system for auditors

Education: Strayer University
Gaithersburg, MD US
Some College Coursework Completed - 04/2016

38 Semester hours
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Aquisition and Contract Management
GPA: 3.5
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Currently attending Strayer University to Attain a BA with a emphasis in Aquisition and Contract
management
Clara Barton
BROOKLYN , NY US
High School or equivalent - 06/1981
Major: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Job Related Training: POLICE COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION 7/1989
CITYWIDE DISPATCHER NYC POLICE DEPARTMENT CERT IFICATION 9/1992. ITAS TRAINING
4/06. TRAVEL TRAINING 2/2009 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TRAVEL. 6/2012 BASIC AQUISITION
CERTIFICATE.
References: Carol Kittrel
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Reference Type: Professional

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Suzanne Patrick
Brahman Capital
Executive Rece~
Phone Number:Email Address:
Reference Type: Personal
Trina Stroman
NYC Transit Authority
Bus Operator
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Reference Type: Personal

Additional Information: TYPING PROFICIENCY - 45 WPM
COMPUTER SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY EG. EXCEL, MICROSOFT WORD,
INTERNET EXPLORER, OUTLOOK

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June 1988- October 1998
Paul, H~stlngs,~anofsky & Walk~r, LLP Wa~hlngton,DC
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Education
HighSchoolDiploma
McKinleyTechnical~igh School
Washi~gton,DC·
November198.0-June 1981
· WashingtonSchoolfor Secretaries
May 1990
TelephoneSkil\s& TechniquesSeminar

TelephoneSystems: CiscoIP Call Manager,AT & T Systems25 & 75 Console,Call Director,
DimensionPBX,RCATelephoneSystem,RolmTelephoneSy~tem
Sofhvare: WordPerfect7.0, MicrosoftOfficeSuite,·MicrosoftOutlook
Database: LEXIS,WESTLAW & Pacer/OCLC,MartindaleHubbell,4.0
VideoConference: PolycomPic;tureTelSystem
General Information
U.S.Citizen
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References
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2. SociolSecurityNumber

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4, EffectiveDote

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08/1012017

CHATTERJEE, INDRANIL NMN

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FIRST ACTION

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6-B. Na1ureof Aclion

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PUBLIC LAW 101-271

6-C. Code

6- D. LegalAuthority

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5-A. Code
571

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ZNM
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CHAIRMAN

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COMMISSIONER

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OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN CHATT ERJEE

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THE PAY RATE OF AN EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING A POSITION
OFFICIALS
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08/17/2017

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6- A. Code

6- B. Noture of Action

CONY TO EXC APPT NTE 06 -30-21

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5-C. Code
ZNM

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PUB LI C LAWI0J.271

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FPM Supp. 296- 331 Subth. 4

I. Name (Last, First, Middle)

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4.Effcclivc Date

13. Date or Birth

I

C H AT T ERJ EE, INDRAN IL N M N

FIR ST ACTION
5-A. Co de

08/08/2017

SEC OND ACTION

5- B. Nature of Action

6- A. Code

6- 0. Narurc of Action

6-C. Code

6-D. Legal Authority

6-E. Code

6- F. Legal Au1hority

EXC APP T NTE 06-3 0-21

171
5-C. Code
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5-E. Code

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PU BLI C LAW 101-271

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49. i\ppro, •al Date

08/ 14/2017

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NSN 7540-01- 333---<1238

DOE-19-0036-A-000020

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NOT IFI CAT ION OF PERSONNEL ACTION

S1and111rd
Form SO

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orPersonnelManagrnH·nt

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2. Soci•I Secur ity Number

4. Effective Date

13. Date or Bir lh

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CHATT ERJE E, INDRAN IL NMN

FIRST ACTION

SECOND ACTION

5-0. Nature

S- A. Code

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002

C ORRE C TIO N

5-C, Code

5-D. Legal Au1hority

6-A. Code

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171

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6-E . Code

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08/08 /2017

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6

James Patrick Danly
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, TN
Juris Doctor
Thomas Beasley Scholar, Moot Court Board
Awards: Torts , Contracts, Admininstrative Law
Yale University, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts, English
Sailing Team; Rifle Team

May 2013

May 1999

EXPERIENCE
Skaddeo, Arps, Slatet Meagher & Flom, Washington, D.C.
Associate: Energy Regulation and Litigat ion.

2014-Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Louisville, KY
Clerk: Judicial clerk to Judge Danny J. Boggs.

2013-2014

Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, D.C.
International Affairs Fellow

2009-2010

Institute for the Study of War, Washington, D.C.
Managing Director

2008-2009

United States Army, Multi-National Force- Iraq , Baghdad, Iraq
MNF- l Liaison Officer

2005-2008

United States Army, B Co/ 2-12 Infantry Regiment, Baghdad, Iraq
HQ Platoon Leader and Fire Support Officer

2005-200 7

OTHER
•
•

TS/ SCI, Eagle Scout , PADI Open Water Dive Instructor.
Bronze Star, Purple Heart , Anny Ach ievement Medal , Joint Service Achievement Medal.

DOE-19-0036-A-000022

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Standard Form50

Rov.7191

NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION

U.S. Office orr~nonnel J\.·1■ nagemenl
FPM Supp 296- 33 Sub,h 4

4. Effective Date

3. Date of Blrlh

2. Social Security Number

I. Name (Las1, first, Middle)

I

DANLY,JAMESP.

09/18/2017

SECOND ACTION

FIRST ACTI ON
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5-A. Code

6

6- A. Code

6-B. Nature or Action

6-C. Code

6-D. Legal Authority

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146

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GENERALCOUNSEL
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FEDERALENERGYREGULATORYCOMMISSION
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EMPLOYEE SUBJECT TO POST-EMPLOYMENTRESTRICTIONS UNDER 18 u.s.c. 207 (C)
TENURE AS USED FOR 5 U. S.C. 3502 IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE.
CREDITABLE MILI TARY SERVICE: 03 YRS 05 MOS
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BACKGROUND
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49. Appro vul Dote

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10/27/2018

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72 1

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TRAVIS FISHER
EXPERIENCE: Departm ent of Energy, Washington, DC
January 201 ?~present: Senior Adviso1; Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE)
• Led agency -wide effort to produce the August 2017 Sta.ff Report on Electricity Markets and
Reliability, a 187-page technica l report to the Secretary
- Identified, organized, and supervised the work of approx. three dozen experts across
National Labs and DOE program offices
- Gave editorial direction during drafting and navigated the report through concurrence
- Presented findings to Hill Staff, NERC, NARUC, EPRI, S&P Global, regiona l electric
reliability groups, and trade associations
• Represent DOE and OE in intra-agency, intergovernmental, and media activit ies
- Advise the Assistant Secretary for OE on all policy matters
- Coordinate with senior leadership to deve lop strategic messaging
- Approve all concurrence packages that come to OE
• Co-lead DOE's long-term electricity restoration and resilience p lanning for Puerto Rico
Institut e for Energy Re search, Washington, DC
June 2013-Janua,y 2017: Economist
• Was recruited for the 2016 Presidential Transition Team as a subject matter expert to assist DOE
and FERC (September 2016-January 2017)
• Wrote original materials cited in Politico , E&E News. The Hill, and The Wall Street Journal
- "T he Story of Electricity" September 2014: educational video, website , and encyclopedia
"Estimating the State-Level Impact of Federal Wind Energy Subsidies" December 20 13
• Briefed lawmakers on energy issues ranging from federal an d state sub sidies to FERC policy
• Represented lER in the media: interviewed for print media, national radio, podcasts, and
television
Federal Energy Regu latory Commi ssion, Washington, DC
June 2006-May 2013: Economist, Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR)
• Drafted Commission orders and developed policy memos on a wide range of wholesale
electricity issues including transmission tariff changes, interconnection agreements, and disputes
between state publ ic utility commiss ions
- Special ized in Central U.S. markets: Midcontinent ISO and the Entergy footprint
• Managed teams of 4-5 people (attorneys, engineers, accountants) in drafting Commiss ion orders
Led an OEMR-wide reeva luation of emp loyee training and know ledge management practices to
forma lize the expertise of veteran staff and educate new employees
EDUCATIO N: North Carolin a State University, Ra leig h, NC
May 2006: Master of Economics
• Acce lerated Bachelor-Master program, Independen t Study in Austrian Economics
May 2005: Bachelor of Science, Economics; Mino,; Spanish - Magna Cum Laude
• Special Achievemen t Award, Economics; Outstanding Senior Award Nominee; Omicron Delta
Epsi lon Honor Society; President, NCSU Society for Po litics, Economics, and the Law
RECEN T PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA HIT S:
Greentech Media, The interchange Podcast: "Behind the Curtain: A Conversation With Travis Fisher,
Lead on DOE's Epic Grid Reliability Report" August 2017
U.S. Association for Energy Economics: "Broken Windows and Electricity Generation: The Cost of
Prematurely Closing Existing Plants" September 2015
MEMBER SHIPS : Washington Renegades Rugby Football Club (Board of Directors 2011, 20 12;
Team Captain 2013, 2014), U.S. Association for Energy Economics (2011-present)

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IQ, Photoshop,InDesign,lnCopy,Illustrator,TV Eyes,Canon Rebel,social media platforms, Winni; iMovie, SEO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deputy Speechwriter , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY
•
•
•

PressAssistant, U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, AL-02
•
•

•

July 2014-February 2016

Draft press releases, weekly columns, editorials, newsletters, media advisories and floor and event speeches
Compile morning news clips and maintain media archive for national and district news mentions
Draft relevant content, post, monitor, respond to co mments and create graphics for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Devise social media strategy and press goals
Set up, shoot and edit week ly video message to be distributed to press and via social media
Photograph Member meetings and events
Staff weekly Member "Outreach Calls" to key influencers in district , state
Maintain all aspects of Member website
Cultivate natio nal, loca l media contact list and communicate, coordinate with committee staff

Outreach Director , Martha Roby for Congress
•

August 2015-February 2016

Draft and send campaign emails, manage social media accounts and produce and distribute outreach materials
Assist spokesman with all communicatio ns materia ls
Communicate and serve as point of contact for County Chairs, volunteers, NRCC and RNC
Staff and follow up with general outreach and fundraising calls

Communications Fellow, House GOP Conference

•

February 2016-Present

Conduct the researching, fact-checking, drafting, and editing processes for upcoming speeches
Draft the Leader's daily remarks to open the Senate floor and for special Congressional ceremonies
Coordinate logistics and brief the Leader on upcoming speaking engagements
Draft the Leader's national statements, video statements, and talking points for press conferences
Draft national op-eds and assist with pitching and placement
Coordinate with policy and leadership staff to develop weekly messaging strategy
Draft and update content for the leadership website
Assist the Communications Center in developing press materials for Senate Communicators and the media
Work with the Leader's Kentucky press office to coordinate efforts

Summer 2014

Compile news clips, social media trends, Sunday show lineups and Members' op-eds, daily
Draft One Minute floor remarks, press releases and media advisories and distribute GOP Conference materials
Provide research support for all communications and digital products
Fulfill other assistant d uties, including: answer phones, respond to Member req uests, organize and update press lists,
track office statistics and assist team in achieving all other communications goals
EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS CO M MUNI CATIO N, SUM MA CU M LAUDE WITH H ONORS
THE U N IVERSITY OF A LABAMA, TUSC ALOOSA, AL
M AJ O R: JOURNALISM

ADDITIONAL

M AY 20 14
MINORS: SPA NI SH AND LIBERAL A RTS

EXPERIENCE

Campaign Intern : Dr. Chad Mathis, candidate for Alabama's
6th Congressional District
Editor-in-Chief: The Odyssey at UA, Olympia Media Group
Editorial Assistant, StaffWriter: Click magazine

Chief copy editor, writer: Mosaicmagazine and Alpine
Living, internationa l travel magazine
Editorial Intern: The TuscaloosaNews
Contributing Writer: The Crimson White

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I. Name(Lnsl, FlrSI,Middle)

2. Social Security Number

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GLICK, R ICHARD A.

FIRST ACTION

SECOND ACTION

5-B. Nature of Action

S- A. Code

11/2912017

6-A. Code

6- 13.Nature or Action

EXC APPT NTE 06-30-22

171

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ZNM

5- D. LegalAuthority
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6-C. Code

6- D. Legal Authority

5- E. Code

5- F. LegalAuthority

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IS. TO: PosillonTille and Number
A MEMB ER O F T HE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULA

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FEDERAL ENE RGY REGULATORY COMMISS ION
OFF ICE OF COMM ISSI O NER GLICK

14. Nomeond Loc•lion or Posillon's Orgonlzalion

WAS HI NGTON ,DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
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CREDITABLE MI LI T ARY SE RVICE:
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PREVIOUS RETIREMEN T COVERAGE: PREVIOUSLY COVERED
REASON FOR TEMPORARY APPO I NTMENT APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
INELIGIBLE
FOR LEAVE.
FERS-RAE
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SO.Slgnalure/Authentlcalionand Title of Approving Official

46. EmployingDeportmentor Agency

172278288 / EL ECTRON ICALLY SIGNE D BY:

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47. AgencyCode
DNFE
5- P•r150- 316

48. Personnel OfficeID
4280

49. Approvnl Onie
11/30/ 2017

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I. Nome (Lust , First, Middle)

2. Social Security Number

I

4. Effective Date

J, Doto of Birth

10/25/2018

MC INTYRE, KEVIN J.

FIRST ACTION

SECOND ACTION

5- 0. Nature of Action

5-A. Code

6

6- A. Code

6-B. Narurc of Action

6- C. Code

6- 0. Legol Authority

6-E:. Code

6- F. Legal Authority

CONV TO EXC APPT NTE 06-30-23

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ZNM

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I 5. TO: Position Title and Number

7. FROM: Position Title ond Number

CHAIRMAN

COMMISSIONER

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8. P•y Plan

EX

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22. Name and Locnlion of Position ' s Orgunizution

FEDERAL ENERGY REGU LATORY COMM ISS ION
OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN MCINTYR E

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
OFFICE OF COMMISSI O NER MC I NT YRE

WASHING TON,DC

WASH INGTON,DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
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THE PAY RATE OF AN EMP LOYEE OCCUPYING A POSI T I ON SUBJE CT TO THE PAY FREEZE FOR CERTAIN SENIOR POLI TICA L
PAY LI MIT ATIO NS I N EFFE CT ON DECEMBER 31, 20 13
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SO.Signolurc /Authenlicnt ion ond Title of Approving Official

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47, Agenc y Code

DNFE
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48. Personnel Orr.cc ID

4280

182062819 / ELECTRON ICALLY SIGNED BY:
49. Approval Dute

10/25/2018

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I. Name (Last, First, Middle)

2. Socia l Security Number

I

4. Effective Date

J. Date of Birth

I

MCINTYRE, KEVIN J.

SECOND ACTION

FIRST ACTION
S- B. Nature of Action

5-A. Code

01/02/2019

6- A. Code

6- 8. Nnture of Action

DEATH

350
S- C. Code

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6- C. Code

6- D. Legal Au1hority

S-E. Code

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14. Name and Location of Posilion ' s Organization

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6

F PM Supp 296-33 Subch 4

I. Name ( Last, First, Middle)

2. Social Security Number

3. Dote of Dirth

4. Effective Date

I

MC I NT YRE, KEVIN J.

FIRST ACTION
S- A. Code

SECOND ACTION

S-B. Narure or Action

6- A. Code

CORRECTION

002
5-C. Code

6-D. Nature of Action

171

5-D. Legal Authority

EXC A P PT NTE 06-30-23

6-C. Code

6- 0. Legal Authority

ZNM
S-E. Code

PUBLIC

6- E. Code

5-F. Legal Authority

7. FROM: Position Title and Number

L AW 101-271

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15. TO: Position Title and Number
C H A I RMAN

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16.Pay Plan 1 17.O«. Code

128.Locall1yAdj.

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03

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I

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6

FPMSupp 296- JJ Subth 4
2. Socio!Securlly Number

I. Name (Last, First, Middle)

4. Effective Date

13. Dntc or Dirth

I

MCINTY RE, KEVIN J.

FIRST ACTION
S- A. Code

12/07/20 17

SEC OND ACTIO N

5- B. Narurc or Action

6- A. Code

6-0. Norure or Action

6-C. Code

6- 0. Legal Authorily

6-E.

6-F. Legal Authority

EXC APP T NT E 06-30-23

171
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ZNM
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CHA IRMAN

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llA. Buie Pay

l? B. Locallt) ' Adj.

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REASON FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT
BY THE PRESIDENT
INELIGIB L E FOR LEAVE.
FERS - RAE OR FERS - FRAE.
EMPLOYEE IS AUTOMATICALLY COVERED UNDER FERS,
WITH ADVICE AND CONSEN T OF THE SENATE.
APPOINTED
BY THE PRESIDENT

50. Signaturc/Authcnlicalion ond Title or Approving Orncinl

46. Employing Dcparlmcnl or Agency

172338379 / ELECT RONICAL LY S IGNED BY:

DN - FE DERAL ENE RGY REGULA TO
47. Agency Code
DNFE
5- P•rt 50-J 16

48. Personnel Office ID

4280

49 . Approval Date

12/07/20 17

RITA HOWSAR E
HR S PEC IALI ST

2 - OPF Copy- Lo ng-T erm Record - DO NOT DESTROY

Edilions Prior 10 7191Art Nor UsableAfter 6/J.0193
NSN 7540--0i-333-6238

DOE-19-0036-A-000040

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NOTIFICATION OF PERSON NEL ACTI ON

Standard Form 50
Rev, 7/')I
U.S. Office of Personnel Managemenl
FPMSupp 296-JJ Subch 4

I. N•me (Lasl, First, Middle)

2. SocialSecurllyNumber

FIRST ACTION
S-B. Nature of Action
EXC APPT NTE 06-30-20

6-A. Code

6- 8. Nature of Action

5-C. Code
ZNM

S-D. LegalAuthoriiy
PUBLIC LAW 101-271

6-C. Code

6-D. LegalAuthorily

S-E. Code

S-F. Legal Aulhorily

6-E. Code

6-F. LegnlAulhorily

7. FROM: PoslllonTille and Number

12/1112018

IS.TO: Position TIiieond Number
A MEMBER OF THE FE DERAL ENERGY REGULA

Code 0.Gradeor L"•<1
ilI. Stcp or Ratt2. TotalSal1ry

1
l?A, Basic Pay

I

SECOND ACTION

5-A. Code
171

8. PayPlan 19.0cc,

4, Effective Dole

3. Dale or Birlh

1

MCNAMEE II , BERNARD L.

6

128. Locality
Adj.

I12c.Adj.B"k ray

113.P•yBa,b
1120.Olh<r Pay

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117.0cc . Code 18, Grad,or Lovcl
EX
0301
04
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155500

16. PayPlan

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20A. Bute r ay

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0

I

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155500

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121
· PayBasis
PA
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22. Name and Locacion of Position•s Orgnnizntion

FE DERAL ENE RGY REGULATORY COMMISS ION
OFFICE OF COMMI SSIONER MCNAMEE

WAS HINGTON,DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
23. VeieronsPreference

~
27. FEGLI
-=;;iBASIC + OPTIO NAL(3X)
l - l'fon,e
2 - ~P olnt

J - IO- Polntl'Ob11hlli~
·
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05/07/2016

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NO

29. l'nv Rale Dclerminonl
T

l

31.ServiceComp. Dote(Leave) 32. Work Schedule

30. RelircmcntPlan

26. Velcrans Preferencefor RIF
7

J - liuknnltr
1 - Pcrrru.lllUI
0
28. AnnuilOnllndlcotor
~ NOT APPLICABLE

l

33. Pari-Timc Hours Per
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I

FULL-TIME

POSITION DATA
34. PosllionOccupied

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~ J - c _nmperithc- Sen·~
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39,

38. DutyS1a1lon Code
11-0010-001
40. AgencyDoto
FUNC CLS 00

!El

141.
VET STAT X

1 42.
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143.
SUPVSTAT2

144.
POSITION SENSIT IVITY CRITICAL-SENS ITI VE

4

A~~fM-MENT
AFFIDAVIT
EXECUTED 12 / 11 / 18.
CREDITABLE MILITARY SERVICE:
NONE
PREV I OUS RET I REMENT COVERAGE: PREVIOUSLY COVERED
REASON FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
FROZEN SERV I CE NONE
INELIGIBLE
FOR LEAVE.
EMPLOYEE IS AUTOMATICALLY COVERED UNDER FERS, FERS-RAE OR FERS-FRAE.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT WITH ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
THE PAY RATE OF AN EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING A POSITI ON SUBJEC T TO THE PAY FREEZE
OFFICIALS
SHALL BE BASED ON THE RATE OF PAY AND APPLICABLE
PAY LIMITATIONS

SO.Signalure/Aulhcnticolionand Tille of Appro,•lng Of!ielal

EmployingDeportmenI or Agency
DN - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATO

46.

47. AgencyCode
DNFE
5- Pnrt 50-316

48. PersonnelOfficeID
4280

FOR CERTAIN SENIOR PO LI TI CAL
I N EFFECT ON DECEMBER 31, 2013

182582093 / ELECTRON ICALLY SIGNED BY:
49.Approval Dote
12/11/2018

RITA HOWSARE
HR SPEC IAL IST

2 - OPF Copy - Long-Term Record - DO NOT DESTROY

Editiom Prior lo 7/91 Are Nol Us1-1blt:
After 6/30/93

NSN75-10-0t
- JJJ-o238

DOE-19-0036-A-000041

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NOT IFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION

S111nd11rd
Form SO
Re,•. 7191

U.S. Office of Personnel l\l■ nai:cmcnc

6

FPMSupp 296-33 Subch ~
2. Social Security Number

I. Nome (Lost, first, Middle)

4. Effective Date

J. Do1eor Birch

I

POWELSO N, ROB ER T FRANCIS

SEC OND ACTION

FlRST ACTION
5-8. Nature of Action

5- A.Code

08/10/2017

6--A. Code

6-B. Nature of Action

6-C . Code

6-D. Legal Authority

6-E . Code

6-F. Legal Authority

EXC APPT NT E 06-30-20

171
5--C. Code

5-D. Legal Authority
PU B LIC LAW 101-271

ZNM
5-E. Code

5-F. Legal Authority

15.TO: Position Tille ond Number
A MEMBER OF THE F EDERAL ENERGY

7. FROM: Position Tille ond Number

r0. Grodeor L" ••t

8. Pay Plan 19. O«. Code

l2A. 811slcP11y

1

Basis

9004000000 EX00004
16, Pay Plan 1 17.0cc. Code
EX

IIZC.AdJ.

128. LotalllyAdj.

I13.Poy

I. Step or R,, 12.Toll I Salary

Oa,k Pay

18.Gnd, or L,v,I 119.Slcpor ROie20.TotalSalary/Award 121.Pay 81,I,
04

0301

00

20B.Locality Adj.

20A. Basic Pay

112D.Other Pay

REGULA

155500

155500

PA

I20C.Adj. Buie Pay

120D~OlherPay

155500

0

22. Nome and Location or Position's Organization
FEDERAL ENERGY REGU LATORY COMM ISSION
OFFICE OF COMMISS IO NE R POWELS O N

14, Name and Location nr Position's Organization

WAS HI NGTON,DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
24. Tenure

2J. Veterans Preference
~ I· Nm

J•

1- 5--Pol■ I

10-Polol/DJabllll)'

J - lC>-Pol11tl'Cumpct1.uhko

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27. FEGL I

~

BAS IC ONLY

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NO T A PP L ICA B LE

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F

08/10/20 17

FICA

I

33. Part-Time Hours Per
Biweekly
Pay Period

3 I. Service Comp. Date (Leave) 32. Work Schedule

JO. Retirement Pion

NO

29. Pav Rate Determinant

28. Annuilont lndieotor

-coi
~

.. ,

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I

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~

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E-Eun,Jll

8888

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39. Duty Station (City - County - State or Overseas Location)

JS. Duty Station Code
11-0010-00 I

40. Agency Dain
F UNC CLS 00

37. Bargaining Unit Status

J6. Appropriation Code

JS. FLSA Ca tegory

~ I - CompctHh·c !Hnb

WASHINGTON
141.
VET ST AT X

r :~UC

, DISTRICT

LVL

OF CO L UMBIA

143.
SUPVSTAT2

144.
POSITIO

N SENS IT IVITY C RI TICAL-SENS

ITI VE

4
AFFIDAVIT
EXECUTED 08/10/17.
A'~!3filTMENT
CREDITABLE
MILITARY
SERVICE : NONE
NEVER COVERED
RETIREMENT
COVERAGE:
PREVIOUS
APPOINTMENT
BY THE PRESIDENT
REASON FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
FROZEN SERVICE
NONE
FOR LEAVE.
INELIGIBLE
FERS-RAE
OR FERS·FRAE.
IS AUTOMATICALLY
COVERED UNDER FERS,
EMPLOYEE
BY THE PRESIDENT
WITH ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE
APPOINTED

50. Signntur e/Authcnticotion and Title or Approving omelnl

46. Employing Deportment or Agency
DN • FEDERAL
47. Agency Code
DNFE
s- Pnr1 50-3 16

171475801 / EL ECTRONICAL

ENERGY REGULA TO
48. Personnel Office ID
4280

49. Approval Dote
08114/2017
2 - OPF Copy - Long-Term

LY S IGNED BY :

RITA HOWSARE
HR S P EC IAL IST
Record - DO NOT D ESTR OY

Edilions Prior to 7/91 r\re Nol Usable After 6/30193
NSN 7540-01·333-6238

DOE-19-0036-A-000042

 REDACTED PURSUANT TO FOIA EXEMPTION
NOTI FICAT ION OF PERSONNEL ACT IO N

Slandard Form SO
Rc"Y
, 7/91

U.S. Ofncc or PersonnelMan1,:cmtn1

296-ll,

FPM Supp,

6

Subch. 4

I. Name(Lasl, First, l\liddle)

2. Sodal Sccurily Number

4. Effrcli\'eDale

, 3. Dale or Birth

I

POWELSO N, ROBERT FRANC IS

FIRST ACTION

SECOND ACTION

5-A. Code
317

5--B. Nalure of Action
RESIGNATIO N

6- A. Code

6- B. Narure of Action

5-C. Code
RPM

5- 0. LcgnlAu1horiry
REG 715.202

6-C. Code

6-0. LegalAulhoriry

5-F. u;al Au1horiry

6-E. Code

6-F. LegalAuchoriry

- 5-E. Code

08/11/2018

7. FROM: PoslUonTille and Number

15. TO: PosillonTitle and Number

A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGU LA

I.

I

r·

9004000000 EX00004
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030 I
04
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I 55500
120.LocoIllyAdj.

12A. Basic Pay

155500

0

11lC.Adj. D•1lc Poy
155500

IJ.

PoyBut,

16. Ply Pion

I

17. o«.

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Codr 18.Gr■d< or L<>d 119.St<por

PA

1•: ·Ochrrl'ay

14.Nameand Locationor Posillon'sOrganluulon
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULAT ORY COM MISSIO N
OFFICE OF COMM ISSIONER POW ELSON

208.
Lo,allly Adj.

l OA.0.,1, Pay

120C.Adj. Dasie Pay 120D.
Otbrr Pay

22. Nameand Localionor Posilion's Organization

WASHINGTON, DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
~

24.Tenure

rans Prckrcncc
1- Noe.e
J:- S-N-1

S, _

J - 11--P.t■ t/DbaWllty

, - 1t--P... '1Cem~qW,.

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1-P~l"lllhHI

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1

ny

Usc

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27. FEGLI

rco7

~

BASIC ONLY

30. Retirement Plan

r,i

08/10/ 2017

YEs fxl

NO

19. Pav Rate Dclerminanl
T

NOT APPL ICABLE

n

131. SerelccComp. Date(Leave) 32. Work Schedule

~ FERS-FRAE & FICA

26. VclcrnnsPrcrcrcncc for RIF
n

J - ldeftalk

l

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Blneekl>'
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POSITION DATA
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~

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ri7

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8888

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38. Duly Station Code

39, Oury S1ation (City - Councy- Stale or Overseas Loc11ion
)

11-0010-001

WASHI NGTON,DISTRICT OF COL UMBIA

40. AgencyD•I•
FUNC CLSO0

---

I

41.
VETSTATX

37. BnrgnlnlngUnit Status

36. Appropriation Code

E - Ur.m pl

I

42.
EDUC LVL

143.
SUPV STAT2

144.
POS ITIO N SENSITIV ITY CRIT l C/\L-SENSITIVE

~M~WXilli ING ADDRESS : 135 VIBURNUM DRIVE KENNETT SQUARE PA 19348
EMPLOYEE GAVE NO REASON FOR RESIGNATION .
TO CONVERT TO AN
HEALTH BENEFIT S COVERAGE IS EXTENDED FOR 31 DAYS DURIN G WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE
INDIVIDUAL POLICY ( NONGROUP CONTRACT) . YOU ARE ALSO ELIGIB LE FOR TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF YOUR FEHB
COVERAGE FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS.
SF 2819 WAS PROVIDED.
LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE IS EXTENDED FOR 31 DAYS DURING WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE
TO
CONVERT TO AN INDIVIDUAL
POLICY (NONGROUP CONTRACT).

46. EmployingOepartmcnlor Agency
ON · FEDERAL ENER GY REGUL ATO
47. Agency Code

DNFE
5- Part SO-) 16

48. Personnel Office10

4280

50. Slgnuturc/Authcntlcntlonand Title or Approvingomclnl
181551122 / ELECTRON ICALLY SIGNED BY:
~9. Approval Oare
08/ 14/ 2018

REBECCAH RATNER
HR SPEC IALIST

2 - OPF Copy - Long-Ter m Record - DO OT DESTROY

£dl 1ions Prior to 7/91 Art No1 Us,i;ble A0er6/J0/9J
NSN 75-I0-OI- J)J-62J8

DOE-19-0036-A-000043

 Request for Senior Executive Service Appointing Authority
Agency Name: FEDERAL
ENERGY
REGULATORY
COMMISSION

Print Date: 08/17/2017

POC:CHERYL
HARKNESS

Phone: 202so2601
o

RequestNo: DR170008

Request Type: APPOINTMENT

Fax: 2022193093

Appof ntment Authority: NONCAREER
Extension: No

Duration:

ES Pay Leve l: $161,900

Temporary

Allocation:

No

Candldate: ANTHONY
PUGLIESE

Position No:DRES00325

Title: CHIEFOFSTAFF

Organlzatto ·n Name:OFFICEOFTHECHAIRMAN
Recruited Fr om: DIFFERENT
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH
Current Title:

GEO Location:

WASHINGTON

ADVISOR
SENIOR
WHITEHOUSE

Prop osed Title :CHIEFOFSTAFF
SES Endorsement

Statement

Agency Whtte House Liaison
Name:_ __

_ _____

_ ______

Signature:_____________

_ _____

_

_ ________

_

Phone:

Date Signed: _____

_

OPM USEONLY
Checkthe appropriateBox(esl

0

Yourrequest ror a new noncareer appointmentauthority, reassignmentor
pay levelchange1s:

~pproved

O Disapproved
.. (J _Youu.equesUor
.a.lirnltedter.m.emergeocy
_apPQiotrnenloutho
dtYfor tile.___ ,,..
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Yourrequest for temporaryspace allocation

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OPMApprovlngOfflclal:

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EMAIL: SERS@opm.gov
Source:Officeof Personnel Management

1•

O Approved with Modlftcation •
O Return without Action
=========

.-.e, .. _ .-·

Modification

,________

_ ________

Percent of SES,pace allocation:
-

,

%

DateSlgned:

#/7

ATTENTION:Senior Execut ive Resource Services
Report 1652,

VersionNovember 2008

DOE-19-0036-A-000044

 REDACTED PURSUANT TO FOIA EXEMPTION
NOTIF ICATIO N OF PERSONNEL ACTION

Sta ndard Form 50

Rev.7191
U.S. Office or Personnel l\·hnai:cmcnl

6

f"PMSupp 296-33 Subch 4
I. Nnme (Lnst, First, Middle)
P UGLIESE,

2. Social Security Number

i

I3. Date or Birth

ANT HONY JOSEPH

S- 8. Nature of Action
SES NON-CAREER

146

08/20/20 17

SECOND ACTJON

FIRST ACTION
S- A. Code

4. Effective Dntc

6-A. Code

6-8. Nature of Ac1ion

6-C. Code

6- 0. Legal Au1hority

6-E. Code

6-F. Legal Authority

APPT

5-C. Code
V4L

S-0. Legnl Au1horhy

5-E. Code
AWM

S-F. Legal Aulhoril)'
NONCAREER AND OPM FORM 1652

5 U.S.C. 3394(A) NO NCAREER

IS. TO: Position Tille and Number
C HI EF OF STAFF

7. FROM: Poshion Title and Number

113.Pay e,,1,

8. Pay Pion 19.0cc. Code 110, Crade o, Le1
•,l1l I. S1<por Ratt 2. TotalSalary

9002000000 DRES051
16.Pay Pl,n 1 17.0cc. Code 18. Crade or Lc,ell 19.Sl<por Rat, lO.TotalSalary/Award 121,PoyBuis
ES

llB. Localll)'Adj.

12A. Basic Pay

1•m.Oth<rP•y

1 1lC. Adj.Oa,k P,y

00

030 1

00

PA

·1lOD~Other Pay

lOC.Adj. Bult Pay

0

16 1900

161900

I

lOB.Loulhy Adj.

20A. Basic Pay

161900

22. Nome and Location of Position's Organization

14. Name end Location of Po•silion,s Orgnniz.ntion

FEDERAL ENE RGY REGULATO RY COMMISSION
OFF ICE OF CHA IRMAN CHATTER JE E

WAS Hl NGTON,DC

EMPLOYEE DATA
23. Vclerons Preference

lil

1- No11t

:i;;llii-

10-Poln\/Orhc-r
11>-PolntlComP"ntahldlU•/4

0

1- ConJlflo,ud
I - Pe:rma11c-11t l - ltule!nnlte:

l2s. Agency Use

26. Vecernns Preference for RIF

I

i

I

197 NOT APPLICAB

--=;;-i

LE

0

RS-FRA E & FICA

r--;--i

01/20 / 20 17

NO

l

l

31. Service Comp. Date (Lea,•c) 32. Work Schedule

JO. Retirement Plan

YEsfxl

29. P•v Role Determinant

28. Annuitant lndicotor

27. FEGLI
WA IVED FEGL I COVERAGE

~FE

I,_,.
...

24. Tenure
l - 10-Pob,tlOl.sabllh y
..i- IO-Poh11/C11mprnublc-

2-S-Pcih11

33. Part-Time Hours Per
Blwcckly
Poy Period

FULL- TI ME

POSITION DATA
34, Posilion Occupied
1 - Eu~r1tt1 Sc!nltt

J- SES Ct-Hral
.i -SES Can-er Rr-Kn·e:d

E- Eie:mpl
N- flioncJ.C:mpl

8888

39. Duty Station (City - County - State or Overseas Locotion)

38. Duty Stntion Code
11-00] 0-001
40. Agency Doto
FUNC CLS 00

~

37. Borgaining Unll Stotus

36. Approp riati on Code

35. FLSA Category

~ I - Comr,clldn Sc!n·lc-c

WAS HI NGT O N, DI ST RI CT OF COLUMB IA
141.
VETSTATX

1 42.
EDUC LVL 13

143.
SUPV STAT 2

144.
POSIT ION SENSITIV ITY CR ITICAL-SENS ITI VE

'!'~11{~AS

4

5

TO THE SENIOR
EXECUTIVE
SERVICE.
IS NOT APPLICABLE
USED FOR 5 U.S.C.
3502
NONE
CREDITABLE
MILITARY
SERVICE:
PREVIOUSLY
COVERED
PREVIOUS
RETIREMENT
COVERAGE:
APPOINTMENT
AFFIDAVIT
EXECUTED 08/21/17.
20170120.
PERIOD
BEGINNING
SUBJECT
TO SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION
OF ONE YEAR SES PROBATIONARY
207(C)
EMPLOYEE SUBJECT
TO POST-EMPLOYMENT
RESTRICTIONS
UNDER 18 u .s.c.
APPOINTMENT
IS INDEFINITE.
FERS-RAE
OR FERS - FRAE.
EMPLOYEE IS AUTOMATICALLY
COVERED UNDER FERS,
EMPLOYEE IS COVERED BY FERS BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS
ELECTION.
OPF MAINTAINED
BY FERC HQ

SO.Signaturc/A uth enlicntion and Title of Approving Officiul

· 46. Employing Department or Agency
ON - FEDERAL
47. Agency Code
DNF E
5-Pan 50- 316

ENERGY REGULATO
48. Personnel Office ID

4280

171542291 / ELECTRONICALLY
49. Approvu l Dote
08/22 /2017
2 - OPF Copy - Long-Term

SIGN E D BY:

RITA HOWSARE
HR SPECIA LI ST
Record - DO NOT DESTROY

Editions Prior to 7/91 Att Not Usable After 6/J0/93

NSN 7540--01
- 33J-ii2J8

DOE-19-0036-A-000045

 REDACTED PURSUANT TO FOIA EXEMPTION
NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION

S1andud Form SO
Rev, 7191
U.S. Officeof Pcrsonnl'IMan11i;:cm
rnt
FPMSupp 296-JJ Subch 4

2. Social Securil) ' Number

I. Nome (Last, First, Middle)

4. Effective Date

13, Date of Blrlh

10/ 14/ 2018

SM ITH , MIC H AEL A.

SECOND ACTION

FIRST ACTION
5- B. N• ture of Action

5-A. Code

6

6- A. Code

6-B. Nature of Action

6-C . Code

6- D. L<egalAuthority

6-E. Co de

6- F. Legal Authority

EXCAPPT

170
5-C. Code
Y7M

5-D. Legal Au 1hority
SC H C, 213.JJSCH

5-E. Code

5- F. Legal Au 1hority

C. 213 .33

15.TO : Posilion Title and Number
POLI C Y ADV ISOR

7. FROM: Poslllon Title and Number

8. Pay Plan

19'0cc . Code I0. Grade or LevelIII. Strp or Rall l 2.Toll I Salary

113. Pay Oasis

9001000000 SC00 022
16.Pay Plan 1 17. 0cc. Code 18. Gradeor Level 119.St<p or Rate 20.Tolal S•l•l')'/Award 121. Pay Basis
GS

12A.Ba,k P>y

l?B. Locallly Adj.

I I 2C.Adj, Basic P,y

11lD. Olh<r Pay

11

0301

01

208. LocalllyAdj,

20A,Basic Pay
53062

68036

I

20C,Adj. Basic Pay

PA

120D
~Olh<r Pay

68036

14974

22. Name and Location or Position's Organization
FE DERAL EN ER GY REG U LATORY COMM ISS IO N
OF FIC E OF CHAIRMAN MCI NTYRE

14, Name a nd Location or Position 's Organlzalion

WASH INGTON , DC

EMPLOYEE DATA

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MICHAEL A. SMITH
Educati on
University of Tulsa I Sep 2010 - May 2014
Majors : Political Science and Classics , B.A. I GPA: 3.735

Employment Experience
Senate Republican Cloakroom I January 2015- Present I Cloakroom Assistant
Record and maintain objections on all legislation in the hotline process. Compile , organize , and record all Republican
legislative measures for introduction in the Senate. Produce and manage the Cloakroom amendments list, tracking all
filed amendments to active legislation for use by Leadership and Committee staff. Track the daily schedules of all
Republican Senators to ensure full attendance for critica l votes. Manage the Senate Pages. Communicate with Senate
Legislative Directors, Chiefs of Staff, Schedulers on a daily basis , explaining complex parliamentary procedure,
communicating Senate scheduling information , answering questions on Senate process. Maintain strong relationships
with Republican Senators. Strong understanding of Senate procedure and Senate Floor strategy. Broad base of policy
knowledge , as a result of the multitude of topics of bills that receive floor consideration or go through the hotline process.
Produce research projects for use by the Secretary for the Majority primarily; compiling various information relating to floor
proceedings in previous Congresses, and how they compare to the current Cong ress.
Office of U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. I July 2014 - January 2015 I Staff Assistant
Managed , and assigned all incoming correspondence with iConstituent. Wrote legislative correspondence covering a
number of topics in Foreign Policy, Defense , Veteran's Affairs , and Homeland Security. Researched legislative issues in
those areas to both help develop Dr. Coburn 's position, and produce high quality correspondence . Stayed up to date on
current events to facilitate constituent interaction. Processed all requests for congratulatory notes. Interacted with
constituen ts. Articulated Dr. Coburn 's position on legislative issues to constituents. Produced a weekly report summarizing
incoming correspondence breaking down correspondence by volume and area of interest. Edited projects for senior staff
membe rs; in particular an oversight report on taxat ion. Produced a daily review of press publications mentioning Dr.
Coburn to update all staff. Handled general office duties.

Additional Experience
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK I Aug 2013 - May 2014 I Marching Band Section Leader
Manage all of the flutes and piccolos for the university's marching band. Maintain the performance standards of the
section. Keep all members accountable for meeting their responsibilities.
Professional Affiliations

Awards

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Sigma Chi Fraternity: Delta Omega Chapter
Pi Sigma Alpha: National Political Science Honor
Society
Phi Alpha Theta : National History Honor Society

Knowledge of Senate procedure
Effective research skills
LIS/Congress .gov
Amendment Tracking System
Microsoft office
Knowledge of basic statistics
Strong writing skills
Confident public speaking abilities
Ability to articulate complex ideas

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Graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tulsa
Dean's Honor Role for six semesters
Winner of the General Undergraduate Academic
Scholarship for Sigma Chi
Winner of the Walker Scholarship for Sigma Chi

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Consisten t attention to detail
Focus on organ izational goals
iConstituent correspondence system

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demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse portfolio of stakeholders to achieve success .
Creative , proactive , and motivated problem solver with a proven ability to multitask under challenging
dead lines and committed to exceeding expectations .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Williams & Jensen, PLLC I Wa shington, DC
Secretary, May 2017 - present
• Provide administrative , scheduling , logistical , and operationa l support for four multi-client Principals
• Manage planning and execut ion of firm-wide events , including client fly-ins , off-site meetings ,
fundraisers , and other special events
• Oversee all compliance and operational duties of client 's Membership Associat ion Political Actio n
Committee , including membership services and stewardship , recordkeeping , tracking of receipts
and disbursements , online contributions, and annual solicitations
• Design, deliver , and govern brand identities and guidelines tailored to individual client needs and
goals, including logos, websites , and collateral
• Procure , deploy , and maintain a database of over 10,000 individual contact records
for client-facing event , fundra ising , and advocacy opportun ities
Office of Congre ssman Andy Barr I Washingt on, DC
Legislati ve Intern , February 2017 - May 2017
• Supported constituen t services via general office operational and administrative duties
• Conducted research and analysis ; monitored legislation; prepared briefing memos
• Scheduled and hosted customized Capitol tours for individuals and groups
Presidential Inaugural Committee I Washington , DC
Director, Joint Service Photo Documentation Team, Decembe r 2016 • February 2017
• Oversaw schedu ling and deployment of White House and Presidential Inaugural Committee
photographers for all events related to the 58 th Inaugura l Swearing -In Ceremony , Inaugural Balls ,
the First Lady's Portrait and other related events
Offi ce of Senator Saxby Chambliss I Atlanta , GA and Washington , DC
Archi ving Intern , May 2014 - June 2014
• Created and deployed file architecture for documents and digital conten t
• Reviewed , categorized, and catalogued 18 years of data from Atlanta and Washington offices for
archiving

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Elements Fitness and Wellness Center
Certified GYROTONIC ® and GYROKINESIS ® Trainer, May 2015- present
• Support client clinical goals and objectives using breathing techniques and specialized movements
to retrain neuromuscular coordination and reduce stress
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology , 2015 , Bachelor of Science in History , Technology , and Society
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe lnDesig n, Adobe Illustrator , Adobe Photoshop , GMO/ Crimson,
CRM 's, Salesforce , HTML Design, Email and Marketing Campaigns , Juris, Freshbooks , Quickbooks
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Re: FOIA No. FY19-34
2nd Rolling Response Letter

VIA ELECTRONIC AND REGULAR MAIL
Katherine Anthony
American Oversight
1030 15th Street NW
Suite B255
Washington, D.C. 20005
f<Jia(?!1amcricaoversight.org
Dear Ms. Anthony:
This letter responds to your correspondence received January 23, 2019, in which
you requested documents pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1 (FOIA) and the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations at 18 C.F.R.
? 388.l 12(d) (2018). Specifically, you requested copies of the following:
1. Records sufficient to identify all employees who entered into a position at
the agency as "political appointees" since January 20, 2017, and the title or
position of each employee (to the extent that such individuals have held
multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017, identify each title or
position). For purposes of this request, please consider any employee in a
PAS position, a presidentially-appointed position, a non-career SES position,
a Schedule C position, or any administratively-determined position to be a
"political appointee."
2. Records sufficient to identify all career employees who have been detailed
into leadership office or component front office since January 20, 2017; the
title or position of each employee while on detail; and each employee's
originating agency or component, and prior title (to the extent that such
individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20, 2017,
identify each title or position).
3. Names and resumes of anyone from the transition teams or beachhead teams
who have joined the agency in full-time capacity, either as career, political,
or administratively determined positions since January 20, 2017. For the
5 U.S.C. ? 552, as amended by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Pub. L.
No. 114-185, 130 Stat. 538 (2016).
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purpose of this request, please include any employee who previously had a
temporary or provisional appointment at the agency before January 20, 2017,
and took on a permanent appoint after that date.
4. For each individual identified in response to requests I to 3:
a. The resume provided by the individual to the agency in connection with
determining the appropriate salary for the individual, or, if that is not
available , a recent resume contained within the agency's records. We
have no objection to the redactions of contact information (addresses,
telephone numbers e-mail addresses) for the employee or references, or
to the redaction of past salary information. Employment, education, and
professional association information is not exempt and we object to any
redactions of such information.
b. Any conflicts or ethics waivers or authorizations for the individual,
including authorizations pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502.
c. Records reflecting any recusal determination made or issued for the
individual.
d. Copies of any SF-50 forms for the individual reflecting any change in
position or title, including when the employee enters or leaves a position.
We have no objection to the redaction of home addresses , telephone
numbers, or social security numbers from the SF-50s.
An initial determination and associated responsive documents were provided to you
on March 28, 2019. At this time, a search of the Commission's non-public files has
identified 19 additional documents responsive to your request. The 19 documents
identified are released with minor redactions taken pursuant to FOIA Exemptions 4, 5 and
6.3
FOIA Exemption 4

FOIA Exemption 4 protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information
obtained from a person [that is] privileged or confidential." FOIA Exemption 4 is applied
in this case to protect confidential client information, including the identities of clients and
communications with clients, known to or received by the Commission prior to joining the
Commission.
Where information is confidential and voluntarily supplied to the
3

5 U.S.C. ?? 552(b)(4), (5) and (6).

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government, the supplying party need only establish that this information would not
customarily be released to the public. See Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media,
139 S. Ct. 2356, 2363 (2019). Accordingly, this information has been redacted.
FOIA Exemption 5

FOIA Exemption 5 incorporates various privileges, including the deliberative
process privilege, which is at issue here. Here, FOIA Exemption 5 protects information
related to the timing of Commission action, opinions about the significance of pending
matters, and staff characterizations of such matters. See Russell v. Dep't of the Air Force,
682 F.2d 1045, 1048 (D.C. Cir. 1982); see also EPA v. Mink, 410 U.S. 73, 87 (1972)
(recognizing that "[i]t would be impossible to have any frank discussions oflegal or policy
matters in writing if all such writings were to be subjected to public scrutiny").
FOIA Exemption 6

FOIA Exemption 6 protects files that if disclosed would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of privacy, including the names, personal addresses and personal
information oflower level staff. FOIA Exemption 6 has been applied to protect the names
and personal information of lower-level Commission employees.
Given the volume of information requested and the amount of Commission staff
time required to process any responsive documents addressing your request, additional
determinations addressing the remaining documents will follow on a rolling basis. We will
endeavor to provide you with another detennination within twenty business days of the
date of this letter.
Ordinarily, any appeal from a FOIA determination must be filed within 90 days of
the date of issuance as provided by the Freedom of Information Act and 18 C.F.R.
? 388.1 IO(a)(l) of the Commission's regulations. However, because your request is being
processed on a rolling basis, the Commission will hold your appeal rights in abeyance
pending a final determination. This will allow you to file a single appeal at the conclusion
of our processing of your request.
If you decide to appeal, the appeal must be in writing, addressed
General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
Washington, D.C. 20426, and clearly marked "Freedom of
Appeal." Please include a copy to Charles A. Beamon, Associate
General and Administrative Law, at the same address.

to James P. Danly,
First Street, NE,
Information Act
General Counsel,

You also have the right to seek dispute resolution services from the FOIA Public
Liaison of the agency or the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS). Using

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OGIS services does not affect your right to pursue your appeal. You may contact OGIS
by email to ogis (q;nara.gov; by facsimile at (301) 837-0348; by mail to Office of
Government Information Services , National Archives and Records Administration , Room
2510, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or toll-free at 1-(877) 684-6448.

Leonard M. Tao
Director
Office of External Affairs
Enclosures ( 19)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
Ff.B1 ~ 2018
Chairman Kevin McIntyre

MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:

Charles A. Beamon ( ;2_
Designated Agency EtitlJPYofficial

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Attorney Advisor (202) 502-8585

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a
pending rulemaking, Docket No. RM16-23-000 and a related administrative docket,
Docket No. AD 16-20-000. 1 Your request is based on the fact that
, has filed comments as
a subsidiary of your former client
-o
part of the MISO Transmission Owners in the proceeding. 2 As explained below,
authorization is granted.
Docket No. RM16-23-000, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by
Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators
In this N OPR, issued November 17, 2016, the Commission proposes to amend its
regulations under the Federal Power Act to remove barriers to the participation of electric
storage resources and distributed energy resource aggregations in the capacity, energy,
and ancillary service markets operated by regional transmission organizations (R TOs)
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Docket No. AD 16-20-000, Electric Storage Participation in Regions with Organized
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Wholesale Electric Markets

1

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets
Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators,
Docket No. RM16-23-000, (Nov. 17, 2016) ("NOPR").
2

submitted comments jointly with comments
regularly submitted by MISO Transmission Owners, Accession No. 20170213-5274, as
agent for

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Prior to issuing the NOPR, the Commission opened Docket No. AD16-20-000 to
gather information from RTOs and ISOs regarding electric storage. Among other things,
staff sought information as to whether barriers exist to the participation of electric storage
resources in the capacity, energy, and ancillary service markets in the RTOs and ISOs,
potentially leading to unjust and unreasonable wholesale rates. In response to the data
requests, nearly 150 entities provided information regarding the eligibility of electric
storage resources to participate in the MISO markets, the qualification and performance
requirements for market participants, required bid parameters, and the treatment of
electric storage resources when they are receiving electricity for later injection to the grid.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
not
may
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.50l(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
See 5 C.F.R. ?
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
2635.502(b )(1 )(iv).
, a subsidiary of your former client Given that
has submitted comments in Docket No. RM16-23 and AD16-20-000, a
reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality
with respect to that matter. 3 See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.501(a). Accordingly, my written
authorization is necessary for you to participate in the rulemaking. This authorization
must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the
interest of the Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a
reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's programs and operations.
Factors that may be taken into account include:
(I)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
3 Because

a rulemaking proceeding is a particular matter of general applicability, it
does not typically involve specific parties. However, a former client or employer who
seeks rehearing or provides comments advocating a particular point of view might
constitute or be analogized to a specific party.

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(6)

Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior representation of
did not include representation of that entity's subsidiary,
Further, your representation of
did not involve advocating for or
against any issue pending in this matter and that no such issue had any involvement with
respect to such prior representation.
I also note that
did not submit individual comments,
but joined the MISO Transmission Owners comment along with over twenty other
entities. This makes clear that the interests of
are shared by
many other entities participating in this proceeding.
I understand that this rulemaking concerns a subject that has significant
implications

As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the reasons explained
above, neither exists here.

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Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket Nos. RM161623-000 and AD16-20 outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the
integrity of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5
C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in these two
related matters. If you have any further questions about this rulemaking or administrative
docket or whether your participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.

cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
MAR1 3 20\8

MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Attorney Advisor (202) 502-8585

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

G~

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a
pending application proceeding, Docket No. EC18-32. Your request is based on the fact
that
, subsidiaries of your former client
signatories to the application. As explained below, authorization is granted.
Docket No. EC18-32
On December 13, 2017, the jurisdictional Regional Equipment Sharing for
Transmission Outage Restoration ("RESTORE") participants submitted a "Joint
Application for Prior Authorization for the Disposition and Acquisition of Jurisdictional
Under the
Transmission Facilities of the Jurisdictional RESTORE Participants."
Agreement
RESTORE
a
under
operate
would
proposed program, the participants
designed for the efficient and timely bilateral transfer of critical transmission-related
equipment with one another following catastrophic emergency or other natural disaster.
The RESTORE Agreement would allow the participants to provide mutual assistance in
the restoration of secure and reliable grid operations more quickly and efficiently.
The proposed program was jointly filed by 25 Commission-jurisdictional
signatories to the RESTORE Agreement. However, the proposed program contemplates
additional entities-both Commission-jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional-becoming
signatories. The filing identifies specific additional Commission-jurisdictional entities
that have announced their intent to execute the RESTORE Agreement as soon as they
Although the original
satisfy applicable state utility commission requirements.
signatories to the RESTORE Agreement are located throughout the Southeast and
Midwest regions of the United States, the framework that the program seeks to establish
is not limited to those regions; entities from other regions may execute the RESTORE
Agreement.
are four of the 25 Commission-jurisdictional entities that
were signatories to the proposed program as of the date on which it was filed with the

Commission.

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Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.501(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(b )(1 )(iv).

, subsidiaries of your former client o are four of the signatories to the joint application in Docket No. EC18-32, a
reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality
with respect to that matter. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.50I(a). Accordingly, my written
authorization is necessary for you to participate in the rulemaking. This authorization
must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the
interest of the Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a
reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's programs and operations.
Factors that may be taken into account include:
( 1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
('5)

(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).

I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior representation of
did not include representation of.that entity's subsidiaries,
. Further,
your representation of Ameren Corporation was limited to and did not involve advocating for or against any issue pending in this matter.

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I understand that the proposed framework at issue in this proceeding has important
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As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the reasons explained
above, neither exists here.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. EC I 8-32
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in this matter. If you
have any further questions about whether your participation in any matter is appropriate,
please let me know.

cc:

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
JAN1 2 2018

MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon .
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Attorney Advisor (202) 502-8585

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

(;f5

You have requested authorization to participate in a complaint filing pending
before the Commission, Docket No. ELJ6-49. Your request is based on the fact
was a client of yours within the past
twelve .months and has intervened and filed substantive comments in the proceeding. 1 As
explained below, authorization is granted. 2
Docket No. ELI 6-49, Calpine Corporation, et al., v. PJM Interconnection, LLC
On March 21, 2016, Calpine Corporation and fifteen other parties filed a
complaint pursuant to sections 206 and 306 of the Federal Power Act regarding the
Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) in PJM's Tariff. 3 Complainants request that the
Commission expand the MOPR to prevent the artificial suppression of prices in the
Reliability Pricing Model market by below-cost offers for existing resources, whose
continued operation is being subsidized by State-approved out-of-market payments.

1

submittals are found in the Commission's eLibrary database under
Accession Nos.
. Neither you nor
any other attorney in your law firm represented
subsidiary of another of your former clients,
, has filed a doc-less intervention in the matter
). Becaus
has not articulated a position in the proceeding, I do
not find that an authorization pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502 is necessary with regard to
that entity.
, ;i

3

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on behalf of its affiliates
On April 11, 2016, .,
, submitted a protest in response to the Complaint. Among other
argues that contrary to the Complainant's assertions, there is no emergency
requmng immediate Commission action, and that the Complaint is an effort by
and FirstEnergy from implementing reasonable
generators and marketers to block measures to benefit Ohio retail customers in a way that does not interfere with wholesale
markets. In January 2017, Complainants filed to amend their complaint. While other
did not do
parties renewed their comments in response to the amended complaint, so.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.S0I(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
See 5 C.F.R. ?
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
2635.502(b )(I )(iv).
has submitted substantive comments in Docket No. EL16-49, a
Given that reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality
with respect to that matter. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.50l(a). Accordingly, my written
authorization is necessary for you to participate in Docket No. EL16-49. This
authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant
circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's participation
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's
programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
(I)
(2)

(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R . ? 2635.502(d).

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First, you have assured me that your prior representation ofdid not involve
advocating for or against any issue pending in this matter, and that no such issue had any
involvement with respect to such prior representation.
Second, although is an interested party and contends that the complaint may
adversely impact its interests, it is notable that Docket No. EL16-49 has over thirty
participants arguing for or against the Complaint. It is my understanding has not
taken a unique position in the proceeding. In any event, you are entitled to consider the
arguments of the numerous other participants, which may effectively signal direction as
to -s
filing. This fact further mitigates against a recusal in this instance. It is also
worth noting-s
decision not to respond to the amended complaint.
Third, a number of cases currently pending before the Commission concern the
Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR). . The issue represents a fundamental question
After discussing this issue with FERC General
Counsel James Danly, I understand that the MOPR represents one of the most critical
issues currently facing the Commission.
As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict of interest or a
significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the reasons explained above, neither
situation exists here. Upon consideration of these factors, including the institutional
significance of the issues, I believe your participation in Docket No. EL16-49 is
appropriate.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. EL16-49
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No. EL1649. If you have any further questions about this authorization or whether your
participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.

cc:

Anthony Pugliese

Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

FEB1 6 2018
MEMORANDUM TO: .

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethic~cial

CONTACT:

Christopher MacFarlane
Managing Advisor (202) 502-6761

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

ffi

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a
pending proceeding in Docket No. CP 17-40. Your request is based on the fact that
Ameren Services Company, a subsidiary of your former clien
, a subsidiary of your former client
are intervenors in the proceeding. also submitted comments on FERC's announced review of the 1999 Pipeline Certificate
Policy Statement and filed those comments in Docket No. CPI 7-40. 1 As explained
below, authorization is granted.
Docket No. CPI 7-40, Spire STL Pipeline LLC Application for Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity
In Docket No. CPI 7-40, the Commission is considering the application for public
convenience and necessity filed by Spire STL Pipeline LLC ("Spire") pursuant to Section
7(c) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. ? 717f(c) (2012) and parts 157 and 284 of the
Commission's regulations. Specifically, Spire requests that the Commission grant its
application to construct, own, operate, and maintain approximately 59 miles of pipeline
facilities originating at an interconnection point at the Rockies Express Pipeline LLC
pipeline in Scott County, Illinois, and extending southward to interconnections in
Missouri with the Spire Missouri, Inc. local gas distribution system. 2 Spire also seeks to
make modifications to an existing natural gas line that is approximately 7 miles in length
that is operated by Spire Missouri Inc. that extends to an interconnection wit~.
The Docket No. CPI 7-40 contains over a hundred filings including filings from
various commenters and intervening parties. Among those include
1

Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities, 88 FERC ,I
61,227 (1999), clarified, 90 FERC ,r 61,128 ("Order on Clarification of l 999 Policy
Statement"),further clarified, 92 FERC 161,094 (2000).
2

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_,
which intervened asserting that the Commission's assessment of Spire's
application should include an assessment of the adverse impacts on the captive customers
of both and MoGas Pipeline LLC, if the Project were approved. also
intervened and protested, in short, that the project would have adverse effects on andratepayers, Spire Missouri Inc. 's ratepayers, and all consumers of natural gas
in the St. Louis market area. -o
although not seeking to intervene, filed a letter in
Docket CP17-40 about the Commission's examination of the Pipeline Certificate Policy
Statement, which included comments on the costs to captive customers associated with
Spire's application.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the Designated Agency Ethics
Official (DAEO). See 5 C.F.R. ?? _2635.S0I(a), 502. An employee has a "covered
relationship" with any entity for whom the employee has, within the last year, served as
attorney. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(b)(l)(iv).
a subsidiary of your former client , a subsidiary of your former client -o
are intervenors and
that Enable filed a letter in Docket No. CPl 7-40, a reasonable person with knowledge of
the relevant facts might question your impartiality with respect to that matter. See 5
C.F.R. ? 2635.50l(a). Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary for you to
participate in the proceeding. This authorization must be based on a determination, made
in light of all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the
employee's participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question
the integrity of the agency's programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into
account include:
(1)

(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
emptoyee's impartiality.

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5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization . As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior representation of
did not include representation of their respective subsidiaries,
. Further, your representation of
did not involve advocating for or against any issue pending in this matter and that
no such issue had any involvement with respect to such prior representation. 3 Moreover ,
I note that your former law firm, Jones Day, is not representing either entity with respect
to the issues in Docket No. CPI 7-40. 4
I understand that this proceeding concerns a subject that has significant
implications for the Commission's jurisdictional responsibility over natural gas pipeline
certificates. Specifically, the proceeding presents an issue
in determining whether to issue a certificate of public necessity and
Moreover, this proceeding relates
to a broad policy matter of significance to the Commission's agenda. Notably, in
December, you announced that the Commission would review its 1999 Pipeline
Certificate Policy Statement.

As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. That is especially the case
where there is, as there is here, a matter of considerable institutional significance for the
agency. For the reasons explained above, neither exists here.

3

Moreover, you represented both clients more than a year prior to your being
sworn in as the Chairman. In fact, your representation ofwas almost two years
prior to your appointment to the Commission.
4

is represented by Andrews Kurth LLP, and
represented by Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP.
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Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. CPI 7-40
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in this matter. If you
liave any further questions about this docket or whether your participation in any matter
is appropriate, please let me know.

cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
Office of General Counsel
General and Administrative Law

FEB2 8 2018

MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Associate General Counsel
General and Administrative Law
Designated Agency Ethics Official

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CONTACT:
Staff Attorney (202) 50~
SUBJECT:

Participation in certain-Affiliates'

Matters

In accordance with 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502 of the Office of Government Ethics
regulations and pursuant to your August 22, 2017 Ethics Agreement, you are recused from
particular matters involving specific parties if any of your former clients is or represents a
party in the matter. This recusal is required for a period of two years from the date of your
last representation of the client. 1 This memorandum provides clarification as to three of
who are
your former clients
the
. As explained below, you are recused from
affiliates owned by
,
however
recusal,
Your
parent of those three entities, as well as their subsidiaries, if any.
does not extend to the other affiliates of-.
ra hically diverse e

and services company headquartered
announced the ac uisition of

matters before the Commission.
Based on the co
reviewed by GAL staff ,

on its website) and
do not

The Trump Administration Ethics Pledge (Executive Order No. 13770, January 28, 2017)
extended the one-year recusal period to two years. Specifically, the Ethics Pledge provides
that: "I will not for a period of2 years from the date of my appointment participate in any
particular matter involving specific parties that is directly and substantially related to my
former employer or former clients, including regulations and contracts ."
1

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affiliates. In fact, these affiliates are
have a direct relationship with the other geographically distinct from the other affiliates, which are located in the
The only factor these "sister subsidiaries"
apparently have in common is their ownership by the same corporate parent
affiliates, and there is no indication that your
You did not represent any other former employer, Jones Day, currently represents any other affiliates.
neither the requirements
Accordingly, although you are recused from
of 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502 nor your current Ethics Pledge would require your recusal from
., which are neither the parent nor the subsidiaries
matters involving affiliates of
., from
of your former clients
which you are also recused. If you or your staff have any questions please let us know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

APR17 2018
MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Cha~les A. Bea_mon
Des1gn~ted Agency Ethics Official

~3 .

-

CONTACT:

Attorney Advisor (202) 502-111
Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

SUBJECT:

I

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a.
tariff proceeding, Docket No. ER 18-835. Your request is based on the fact that
, an indirect affiliate of your . former client
, has intervened . and submitted substantive comments. 1 As expl ed
below, authorization is granted. 2 Further, this authorization extends to any other
recusal .
is a party, provided there is no other basis
particular matter in whichor
entity
covered
other
any
, Jones Day, or
such as involvement by
person.

for

Docket No. ER18-835

in

Docket No. ER.I8-835, the Midcontinent Independent
On February .9, 20 I 8,
System Operator, Inc. ("MISO") submitted proposed limited revisions to Attachment X
of its Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff
("Tariff'). MISO proposes to change the last date by when an Interconnection Customer
may modify . its Network Resource Interconnection Service ("NRIS") election. The
intended effect is to cur_bInterconnection Customer activity that was allowing for last-filed both a docstage withdrawals, restudies and delays. On March 2, 2018, less motion to intervene in the proceeding and separately filed comments in support of
.
MISO's proposed tariff revision.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
is a subsidiary of
EDF Energies Nouve11es, which itself is a subsidiary of

is a subsidiary of

1

.

2

On April 2, 2018, I provided _a preliminary authorization, by email, for you to
participate in Docket No. ERl 8-835.

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2
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives. prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.S0I(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
the employ~e has, within the last year, served as attorney. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(b)(l)(iv). Here, you have a covered relationship with
not
.is not your fonner cHent.
However, given that is an indirect a.ffiliate of your fonner client, 1111
, and is a party to this matter, a reasonable person with knowledge ~
relevant facts might question your impartiality.Withrespect to that matter. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.501(a). Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary for you to participate in
the proceeding. This authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all
relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's
participation outweighs the conc~rn that a reasonable person may question the integrity of
the agency's programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
( 1)
(2)

(3)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
- interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in.the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty ofreassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would quest1onthe
employee's impartiality.
I

(4)
(5)

. (6)

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).

I have considered these f~ctors in deciding to grant this authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior representation of
. did not include representation of-.
In fact, the legal counsel you provided for
did not involve any matters before FERC. Moreover, is a
subsidiary of
, the global renewable arm of the parent company
-.
is also not your former client. Therefore, given
the attenuated nature of -s
relationship to your former client,
or the absence of a direct relationship, I am authorizing your participation in
Docket No. ER18-835.
. participates regularly in matters involvin~ MISO such as Docket No.
ER18-835, a MISO tariff filing. MISO matters comprise a large portion of the matters
pending before the Commission at any given time. In light of frequent

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participation in FERC matters, but for this type of authorization, you would have to
recuse yourself frequently.
To avoid your repeatedly having to request future
authorization t~ work on matters involving_,
I am e~panding this authorization. to
. apply prospectively to any future matter whereinvolvement would .otherwise
require your recusal. Your recusal from matters involving
, its
parent company, its subsidiaries, Jones Day and other covered entities remains in effect.
'

As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending _matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the reasons explained
above, neither exists here with respect to Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. ER18835 outweighs the concern that a reasonable per~on may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Thus, notwithstanding the potential appearance of a conflict, I find that you
may participate in this matter, and that your involvement will not comprise the ethical
integrity of the process. Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in Docket
No. ER 18-835. You are further authorized to participate in any other Commission matter
in which is a party, as long as other covered entities are not present or
participating. In the event that another covered entity is involved, you should not work
on the matter without first consulting me or my staff. If you have any further questions .
about whether your participation in any matter is appropriate, please 1etme know.

cc:

AMf HICAN

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
HAY1 ~ ~1)18
MEMORANDUM TO:
Chairman Kevin McIntyre

c-:3

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:
Attorney Advisor (202) 502SUBJECT:

.

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

You have requested authorization to participate in a pending rulemaking
proceeding, Docket No. RM18-11, Interstate and Intrastate Natural Gas Pipelines; Rate
Changes Relating to Federal Income Tax Rate. Your request is based on the fact that two
subsidiaries of your former client
filed a joint motion to intervene
and comments in this proceeding. As explained below, authorization is granted.
Docket No. RM18-l 1
On March 15, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
that would allow FERC to determine which pipelines may be collecting unjust and
unreasonable rates in light of the corporate tax reduction and changes to the
Commission's income tax allowance policies following the United Airlines decision. 1
The proposed rule would require interstate pipelines to file a one-time report, FERC
Form No. 501-G, on the rate effect of the new tax law and changes to the Commission's
income tax allowance policies. Comments on the rulemaking proceeding were due on
April 25, 2018.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.50l(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
See 5 C.F.R. ?
263 5.502(b )( 1)(iv).
subsidiaries of your former client

1

Un#ed A irlines, Inc. v. FERC, 827 F.3d 122 (D.C. Cir. 20 16).

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submitted comments in Docket No. RM18-l l, a reasonable person with knowledge of the
relevant facts might question your impartiality with respect to that matter. 2 See 5 C.F.R.
? 2635.50l(a). Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary for you to participate
in the rulemaking. This authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of
all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's
participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of
the agency's programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
(I)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior representation of
did not involve advocating for or against any issue pending in this matter and
that no such issue had any involvement with respect to such prior representation. Further,
itself has not filed comments in this
your former client
Your former law firm, Jones Day, is also not representing its two
proceeding.
subsidiaries which have filed comments in Docket No. RM18-1 l.
I understand that this is a high priority given the subject matter. Specifically, this
proceeding addresses changes in the income tax rates for natural gas and oil pipe line
companies stemming from the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

2

Because a rulemaking proceeding is a particular matter of general applicability, it
does not typically involve specific parties. However, a former client or employer, or a
subsidiary of the client or employer, who seeks rehearing or provides comments
advocating a particular point of view might constitute or be analogized to a specific party.

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Significantly, this rulemaking will generally affect a broad category of entities in
natural gas and oil pipeline industries, and will not focus on the unique interest of a
specific party. Given that approximately fifty entities have either submitted comments or
intervened in the matter, it is apparent that the outcome of the proceeding will not
, which, as noted above,
uniquely impact the subsidiaries of
were never your clients.
As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. Moreover, as one of the five voting members of the
Commission, you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending
matters. You were appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid
an actual conflict of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the
reasons explained above, neither exists here.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. RM18-11
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in this proceeding. If
you have any further questions about this rulemaking or whether your participation in any
matter is appropriate, please let me know.

cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

or.r,3 2011
MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

(3

CONTACT:
Attorney Advisor
SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

You have requested authorization to participate in Docket No. ER13-535-004, a
matter in which your previous client,
is a party, and is
represented by your former employer, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and
Affiliates (Skadden). In September 2017, you ended your employment with Skadden and
began your service as FERC General Counsel. In accordance with the Office of Government
Ethics (OGE) regulations, you have a covered relationship with your former employer and
former client, and are therefore recused from matters involving either for a period of one
year, unless specifically authorized to participate in writing by the Designated Agency Ethics
Official. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502.
You have explained that while employed as an Associate at Skadden, you billed 1.2
hours to in connection with reviewing a D.C. Circuit opinion on Docket No.
ER13-535-004 when the matter was no longer before FERC. You also explained that you
were privy to limited informal discussions with a colleague at Skadden who was assigned to
ER13-535, but that you never worked on the matter directly, or offered any strategies or
recommendations regarding the matter. You have advised that your former colleague is still
one of the assigned attorneys to ER13-535-004.
Section 2635.502(d) of OGE's regulations provides that, when an employee's
participation in a particular matter involving specific parties would not violate 18 U.S.C. ?
208{a), but would raise a question in the mind of a reasonable person about his impartiality,
the agency designee may authorize the employee to participate in the matter based on a
determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the
Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person
may question the integrity of the agency's programs and operations. Factors that may be
taken into account include:
(1)
(2)
(3)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial interests of the
person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including the extent

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(4)
(5)
(6)

to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce or
eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the employee's
impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
All of these factors are pertinent to your situation: your prior fiduciary relationship,
recent employment with Skadden, and your responsibilities as General Counsel, which are
not easily delegated. The Commission's Chief of Staff has confirmed that, given the broad
and significant impact of ER13-535-004 to the energy industry,! and the critical need for
your services as General Counsel, your recusal from this matter would detrimentally deprive
the Chairman and Commissioners of your legal expertise and business acumen that was
honed during your private sector experience and development - the very expertise they
exclusively depend upon you to provide. As set forth below, I am therefore granting the
authorization, which allows you to work on ER13-535-004 (or the related new matter if
applicable) notwithstanding the covered relationships at issue.
With respect to your prior representation, it is notable that you billed only 1.2 hours
and those hours only consisted of reading a Court of Appeals decision concerning the matter
when it was no longer before FERC. You have informed me that you have never written a
memorandum or provided any written or oral analysis concerning your review of the
. decision or the matter generally. As to your access to informal discussions, including
possible attorney-client communications and attorney work product, I think it is notable that
you never met with the client nor reviewed any Commission or court filings made on the
Your limited access to information consisted of a series of discussions
client's behalf.
which you have estimated would not have exceeded four hours in the aggregate. It must be
emphasized that none of that time was billed to any client, involved any recommendations on
your part, or any review of Commission or judicial filings.
There are three factors tha~y
First, your prior representation of-

stand out for in support of this authorization.
was quite limited. Second, the extent to which

1

Per my understanding, in December 2012, P JM Interconnection, LLC submitted
proposed revisions to its Minimum Offer Price Rule, which the Commission accepted with
conditions under Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. PJM accepted FERC's proposal, but
several electricity generators (NRG, et al.) filed suit in the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of
Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) arguing that FERC exceeded its authority under Section 205
by not limiting its determination to whether the rate was just and reasonable." The D.C.
Circuit agreed with NRG, holding that FERC had essentially instituted a new rate by way of
Commission Order, and remanded the matter to FERC. The generators were represented by
Skadden in NRG Power Marketing, LLC v. FERC, 862 F .3d 108 (D.C. Cir. 2017). The
court's holding is like\y to have a far-reaching effect in terms of future Commission actions .

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you may have been privy to informal communications, including possible confidential
attorney-client communications and attorney-work product concernin
, were
relatively limited as you did not propose strategies or recommendations on the client's
behalf. Third, there will be considerable checks and balances on your participation in the
matter. In particular, there are other significant advisors, including the Chief of Staff,
Deputy General Counsel, the Legal and Strategic Advisors to the Chairman and
Commissioners, and any concerned Office Directors. None of these individuals has a
"covered relationship" with or Skadden. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(b)(l).
Accordingly, their expected participation would further mitigate any potential concerns about
your objectivity or impartiality with regard to Docket No. ER13-535.
Notwithstanding the involvement of your previous employer and client, based on the
above facts as reported to me, I hereby accept the necessity of your participation and
authorize you to work on ERl 3-535-004, and provide such guidance as the Chairman or his
staff and the Commissioners or their staff may require of you. As the Commission's General
Counsel, you are expected to provide guidance to the highest officials of this Agency.
Accordingly, given the significance of ER13-535-004 (see note 1 supra), and other relevant
factors discussed above, I accept that the Commission's need for your participation
outweighs any possible public concerns about the integrity of Commission action.
Please note it is not FERC's practice to authorize any work when an employee was
personally and substantially involved in the matter prior to their FERC employment.
However, I do not consider your simply reading a judicial opinion to constitute personal and
substantial involvement in a matter. Moreover, the fact that your colleague, orally disclosed
limited aspects of his analysis to you during your Skadden employment, without your
substantive input or response, as you have noted, also does not necessarily rise to personal
and substantial involvement that would outweigh the need for your participation as FERC's
General Counsel, under these specific circumstances.
Finally, I strongly encourage you to consult your state bar requirements as to your
previous, though very limited, involvement in this matter as a Skadden attorney, especially
your prior, limited communications. This authorization does not negate any obligations you
might have under your state bar requirements, comparable authority, or any postemployment agreement you may have with Skadden.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this determination, including the
facts and assertions on which I have relied, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff
David Morenoff
Deputy General Counsel

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

NOV
2 O2017
MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel
.,,

~

C.D

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (502-8585)

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

You have requested authorization from me to participate in Docket Nos. ER 17367 and EL 17-32. Authorization is necessary because four entities for whom you served
as legal counsel during the past year have intervened in the matters and/or submitted
substantive comments:
1
o As explained below, the authorization is granted.
Docket No. ERi 7-367
On November 17, 2016, PJM Interconnection submitted proposed revisions to the
PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff and the Reliability Assurance Agreement among
load serving entities in the PJM Region regarding participation of certain resources in
PJM's Reliability Pricing Model capacity market. filed a protest in the
proceeding,
and
filed comments and limited protests, and -o
as part
of the
, filed comments. None of the four entities is represented in
the matter by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (Skadden), your previous
employer through which you provided legal counsel.
Docket No. ELI 7-32
On December 23, 2016,
and
et al. filed a complaint against P JM Interconnection, requesting that the
Commission take action in order to prevent the loss of participation by certain resources
in PJM's Reliability Pricing Model. In this matter, andfiled doc-less
motions to intervene, and and ? filed motions to intervene and protests. Again,
none of the four is represented by Skadden in the matter.
1

I understand that on November 14, 2017, you attended a Markets Working
Group meeting in which these matters were discussed. You have explained that prior to
the meeting, you did not know that the above-mentioned entities were parties to the
proceedings, and you notified me immediately afterward.

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Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide an employee may
not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
263 5.SO1( a), 502. An employee may not participate in a particular matter involving
specific parties in which he knows a person with whom he has a covered relationship is
or represents a party, unless the employee receives prior written authorization from the
DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ?? 2635.S0I(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship"
with any entity for whom the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney. See
5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(b)(l)(iv).
are parties in Docket Nos. ERI 7Given that-o ?,-o and 367 and EL 17-32, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might
question your impartiality with respect to those matters. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0I(a).
Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary for you to participate in these matters.
This authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant
circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's participation
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's
programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
(1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization.
First, you have assured me that your past representation of the four abovementioned clients did not include work on these particular matters, or on issues directly
related to these two docketed proceedings. I understand that all four parties are
represented by counsel otheI than Skadden in these proceed1ngs.

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Second, the Commission's Chief of Staff has confirmed, that given the broad and
significant impact of these two matters on the energy industry, your recusal from either
matter would detrimentally deprive the Chairman and Commissioners of your services as
General Counsel. You have explained that both matters deal directly with the
consequences of the D.C. Circuit's recent decision in NRG,
2

Third, your participation would not inordinately influence the Commission with
regard to these cases because there will be considerable checks and balances on your
participation. In particular, the Chairman and Commissioners have other advisors, and
also will receive input from the Deputy General Counsel and any concerned Office
Directors.
As a caution, many state bar associations may impose more stringent restrictions
than the Office of Government Ethics with regard to various types of matters, including
those involving prior clients. This authorization does not negate any obligations you
might have under your state bar requirements, comparable authority, or any postemployment agreement you may have had with Skadden.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts you have presented and
the findings set forth above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in
Docket Nos. ERl 7-367 and EL 17-32 outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may
question the integrity of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or
operations. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to
participate in both matters. If you have any further questions about these proceedings or
whether your participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

2

NRG Power Marketing, LLCv. FERC, 862 F.3d. 108 (D.C. Cir. 20fl).

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
October 31, 2017
MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (502-8585)

SUBJECT:

Supplemental Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

(-3

This is a supplement to the authorization I granted you on October 19, 2017, to
allow your participation in Docket No. RM18-1-000, Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule. At
that time you anticipated that clients of your former employer, Skadden, would submit
comments, but not certain that they would do so. 1 You have informed me that ten of
Skadden's (and your former) clients have submitted comments in the rulemaking
proceeding:

I am amending my October I 9, 2017 authorization to cover your former clients,
which are specified above. Accordingly, you may continue to participate in the
rulemaking based on the rationale stated in my earlier determination.

1

The October 19, 2017 authorization memo erroneously indicated that the close of
the comment period for Docket No. RM18-1 was November 24, 2017. That date was
actually October 23, 201 7.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

NOV
272~17
MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (502-8585)

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

013

You have requested authorization to participate in a matter currently on review
before the D.C. Circuit, captioned Sierra Club v. FERC, No. 16-1329. Your request was
based on the fact that two of the pipelines at issue in the case,
and
, are owned by
former client. Neither of the two pipelines was your former client. However, our review
of the docket has revealed that has filed comments in the matter. Accordingly,
my authorization is necessary to allow for your participation in the matters related to the
D.C. Circuit case and any proceedings on remand.
Sierra Club v. FERC, Case No. 16-1329 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 22, 2017)
On August 22, 2017, the D.C. Circuit vacated and remanded a 2016 Commission
Order that had authorized construction and operation of the Southeast Market Pipelines
Project (Project) by granting certificates to three natural gas pipelines in Alabama,
Georgia, and Florida based on one environmental impact statement. 1 The three pipelines
that comprise the Southeast Market Pipelines Project are the Sabal Trail Pipeline (owned
by Spectra Energy Partners, NextEra Energy, and Duke Energy; the Hillabee Expansion
(owned by the Williams Companies); and the Florida Southeast Connection (owned by
NextEra). Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light (NextEra subsidiary_ will the
Project's primary customers.
The court found that FERC had failed to adequately consider the environmental
impacts of downstream greenhouse gas emissions from power plants in Florida that will
use the project's natural gas. On remand, the court ordered FERC to either quantify and
consider the Project's downstream carbon emissions, or explain in more detail why it

Order Issuing Certificates and Approving Abandonment, 154 FERC 1 61,080
(2016). (Docket Nos. CP14-554-000, Florida Southeast Connection, LLC; CPIS-16-000,
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Hillabee Expansion Project), LLC; CP 15-17000; Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC.
1

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cannot do so. Sierra Club, slip op. at 26. The Commission sought rehearing on the issue
of remedy and the rehearing request is still before the D.C. Circuit.
On November 20, 2017, in response to the Commission's September 28, 2017
request for comments, filed comments in support of the draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement. (Docket Nos. CE14-554-002, CPlS-16-003, and
CP15-17-002.)
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide an employee may
not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.50l(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
See 5 C.F .R. ?
2635.502(b )(l)(iv).
Given thatwas your client during the past year, a reasonable person with
knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality with respect to these
matters. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0l(a). Accordingly, you have sought my written
authorization for you to participate. This authorization must be based on a determination,
made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the
employee's participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question
the integrity of the agency's programs and operations. Id. Factors that may be taken into
account include:
(I)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization.

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did not include
First, you have assured me that your past representation ofwork on these particular matters, or on any issues related to pipeline proceedings.
is represented by counsel other than
Moreover, it is my understanding that Skadden, your former employer, in the case.
Second, the Commission's Chief of Staff has confinned, that given the significant
issues the D.C. Circuit Court case has raised regarding the scope of review the
Commission ts obligated to undertake under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA),
As such, your recusal from the matter would detrimentally deprive the
Chairman and Commissioners of your services as General Counsel.
Third, your participation would not inordinately influence the Commission with
regard to these cases because there will be considerable checks and balances on your
participation. In particular, the Chairman and Commissioners have other advisors, and
also will receive input from the Deputy General Counsel and any concerned Office
Directors.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts you have presented and
the findings set forth above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in
the remand proceedings described above outweighs the concern that a reasonable person
may question the integrity of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or
operations, or an appearance of the loss of impartiality. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in the matter(s). If you have any
further questions about these proceedings or whether your participation in any matter is
appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
NOV3 0 2017

MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (502-8585)

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

C6

You have requested a limited authorization to participate in a complaint filing,
Docket No. EL 17-62, concerning the single issue of the standing of market monitors to
file 206 complaints. Your request is based on the fact that five of your former clients
have filed either doc-less interventions, interventions, comments, and/or protests in the
proceeding:
Because you have a "covered relationship" with clients for whom you provided
legal representation within the past year, my authorization is necessary to allow for your
participation in particular matters in which they are parties, in accordance with the Office
of Government Ethics regulations. 1 As explained below, limited authorization is granted.
Docket No. ELI 7-62, Potomac Economics, Ltd. V. PJM Interconnection, LLC
On April 6, 2017, Potomac Economics, Ltd. (Potomac Economics) filed a
complaint pursuant to Sections 206 and 306 of the Federal Power Act against PJM
Interconnection, LLC (PJM). In the complaint, Potomac Economics asks that the
Commission direct PJM to revise its Open Access Transmission Tariff and Reliability
Assurance Agreement Among Load-Serving Entities in the PJM Region. Specifically,
Potomac Economics asks the Commission to eliminate the requirement that resources
located outside PJM that seek to offer Capacity Performance Resources in PJM, be
"pseudo-tied" into PJM. Potomac Economics argues that the pseudo-tie requirement is
unjust, unreasonable, and unduly discriminatory, and that it has imposed substantial
economic and reliability costs on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
(MISO).

1

You have explained that you had already been working on this matter when you
became aware that the five former clients had intervened.

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Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide an employee may
not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a .party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.501(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
See 5 C.F.R. ?
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
2635.502(b)(l )(iv).
Given that you served as legal counsel for the five entities named during the past
year, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your
impartiality with respect to these matters. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0I(a). Accordingly, my
written authorization is necessary for you to participate in Docket No. ELI 7-62. This
authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant
circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's participation
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's
programs and operations. Id. Factors that may be taken into account include:
( 1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty ofreassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization.
First, you have assured me that your past representation of the five clients did not
include advising on any issues related to the pending complaint. Moreover, it is my
understanding that all five entities are represented in the matter by counsel other than
Skadden, your former employer.
Second, you request authorization to participate only on the issue of standing.

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standing to file complaints under section 206, a fundamental and institutional issue that
requires your input. The Chief of Staff has confirmed that your recusal would
detrimentally deprive the Chainnan and Commissioners of your services as to this
significant and fundamental issue.
Third, your participation would not
with regard to this case because there will
participation. In particular, the Chairman
also will receive input from the Deputy
Directors.

disproportionately influence the Commission
be considerable checks and balances on your
and Commissioners have other advisors, and
General Counsel and any concerned Office

Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts you have presented and
the findings set forth above, I find that based on the relevant circumstances, the interest
of the Government in the your participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable
person might question the integrity of the agency's programs or operations. See 5 C.F.R.
? 2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No.
EL 17-62. If you have any further questions about this proceeding or whether your
participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know. If circumstances change,
and you need to participate beyond the issue of standing, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

FGBP9 I 3 2018
MEMORANDUM TO:

James Danly
General Counsel

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (502-8585)

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

C,0

You have requested authorization to participate in a pending tariff filing, ISO New
England, Docket No. ER18-619. Your request is based on the fact tha:t four of your
former clients have filed either doc-less interventions, motions to intervene, comments,
and/or protests in the proceeding:
Because you have a "covered relationship" with clients for whom you
within the past year, my authorization is necessary to allow
representation
legal
provided
for your participation in particular matters in which they are parties, in accordance with
the Office of Government Ethics regulations. As explained below, authorization is
granted.
Docket No. ER18-619, ISO New England, Inc. (ISO-NE)
On January 18, 2018, pursuant to Section 205 of the Federal Power Act, ISO-NE
submitted revisions to its Transmission, Markets and Services Tariff to modify the
Forward Capacity Market ("FCM") to better accommodate states' out-of-market
procurements. In the filing, ISO-NE presented its "Competitive Auctions with Sponsored
Policy Resources" or "CASPR," to include financial incentives for existing resources to
transfer their capacity obligations to new sponsored policy resources and to permanently
submitted docexit the capacity market. Of your four former clients,
and protest,
limited
a
and
comments
submitted
less interventions, submitted a motion to intervene and protest.
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.50 l (a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom

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the employee has, within the last year, served. as attorney.
2635.502(b )( 1)(iv).

See 5 C.F.R. ?

Given that you served as legal counsel for the four entities named above during the
past year, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your
impartiality with respect to these matters. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0l(a). Accordingly, my
written authorization is necessary for you to participate in Docket No. ER18-619. This
authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant
circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's participation
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's
programs and operations. Id Factors that may be taken into account include:
( 1)
(2)

(3)

(4)
( 5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the .
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. First, you
have assured me that your past representation of the four clients did not include advising
on any issues related to Docket No. ER18-619. Moreover, it is my understanding that all
four entities are represented in the matter by counsel other than Skadden, your former
employer. I have also considered that the filings submitted by your four former clients in
the proceeding include two substantive filings out of a large number of filings. Both
former clients' filings are restricted to relatively narrow technical concerns regarding
ISO-NE's proposal. protest is limited to a single issue: a request that the
Commission sever and separately consider the merits of grandfathering-in the Renewable
Technology Resources exemption to ISO-NE's Minimum Offer Price Rule. protest is similarly narrow, requesting Commission consideration of two issues: the
allegedly inappropriate restriction of capacity between zones within New England and
the requirement that demand resources be permitted to bid in the first of CASPR' s two
auction phases.
Further, I understand that Docket No. ER 18-619 concerns a critical issue currently
facing the Commission,

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is confirmed by the Chief of Staff, I find that your recusal from the matter would
detrimentally deprive the Chairman and Commissioners of your insight as General
Counsel on a critically important issue.
Finally, I find that your participation would not disproportionately influence the
Commission with regard to this case because there will be considerable checks and
balances on your participation. In particular, the Chairman and Commissioners have
other advisors, and will also receive input from the Deputy General Counsel and any
concerned Office Directors.
Conclusion
In .light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts you have presented and
the findings set forth above, I find that the interest of the Government in . the your
participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person might question the integrity
of the agency's programs or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). Accordingly, you
are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No. ER18-619. If you have any further
questions about this proceeding or whether your participation in any matter is
appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

JANO8 Hli
MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

ct-'\~r ~
Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

SUBJECT:

Christopher MacFarlane
. Supervisory Attorney (202) 502-6761
Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

Your staff brought to my attention that they intend to brief you on a memorandum
prepared by staff from the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR) that pertains to,
among many other regulated entities, a subsidiary of one of your former clients from .the
law firm, Jones Day. The memorandum, which was initiated under the direction of a
prior. Chairman, provides OEMR staff's recommendation
, is a subsidiary of one of your former clients,
As explained below, as a matter of caution, I am issuing this
.
authorization for your participation under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). 1
.Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a .
person with whom he . has a covered relationship is -or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. . See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.S0l(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
See 5 C.F .R. ?
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
2635.502(b)(l)(iv).
Although the matter at issue does not involve a pending proceeding before the
. Coinmission, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question
your impartiality with respect to your review of the portion of the memorandum that .
implicates the mterest of a subsidiary of a former client. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0l(a).
Accordingly, a written authorization is . advisable prior to your . participation. This
authorization .must be based on a determination, made in light .of all relevant
circumstances, that tlie interest of the Government in the employee's participation
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's
programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
1

On December 29, 2017, I granted a preliminary authorization by email pending
the issuance of this forinal determination.

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The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial.
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
(3) The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
(4) The sensitivity of the matter;
(5) The difficulty of reassigning the matter to anqther employee; and
(6) . Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.
(1)
(2)

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization.
understand that this is a high priority review
I understand that OEMR's memorandum discusses
on any unique interest of any specific party,"
focus
and does not
.including the interests of your former client. Furthermore, as to _the subsidiary of your
, staff began its analysis prior to you becoming
former client,
that
concluded
independently
then
and
Chairman

I find no reason why you may not review the memorandum especially with the
authorization I am providing here.
As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As Chairman you should not be unnecessarily recused
from participating in a matter. You were appointed to the role of Chairman and should
only . be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict of interest or a significant
appearance of a conflict of interest. In this case, your review of a memorandum that
discusses a subsidiary of a former client as part of a larger discussion involving a hundred
other entities, which are not former clients, should not necessitate your recusal,
. particularly given your responsibility for setting the Commission's agenda and directing
its personnel. Moreover, it should be reiterated that Enable Gas Transmission, an entity .
discussed in the memorandum, is not actually your client.

Conclusion

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In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in reviewing the OEMR
memorandum outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity
of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate here. If you have
any further questions about this . matter or whether your participation in . any matter is
appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
HAR
.1 3 2018

MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

(,3

CONTACT:
Attorney-Advisor (202) 502SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in
pending proceedings in Docket Nos. CP 14-554, CP 15-16, and CP 15-17. Your request is
based on the fact that Jones Day, your former employer, intervened with comments on
behalf of the
, a subsidiary of a former client,
in
Docket No. CP14-544. As explained below, authorization is granted.
Docket Nos. CP14-554. CP15-16, CP15-17. Florida Southeast Connection. LLC;
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC.. and Sabal Trail Transmission. LLC .
In Docket Nos. CP14-554, CPIS-16, and CPI5-17, the Commission considered
three requests under section 7 of the Natural Gas Act to authorize the Southeast Market
Pipelines Project (SMP Project). The SMP Project is composed of three separate, but
related, interstate natural gas transmission pipeline projects. These projects are:
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC's Hillabee Expansion Project; Sabal
Trail Transmission, LLC's Sabal Trail Project; and Florida Southeast Connection, LLC's
Florida Southeast Connection Project. Together, these projects involve the construction
and operation of approximately 6'85 miles of pipeline and associated facilities.
On February 2, 2016, the Commission granted the three requested authorizations,
subject to condition. 1 On September 7, 2016, the Commission granted, in part, and
denied, in part, the requests for rehearing and clarification. 2 On appeal, the D.C. Circuit
Court of Appeals remanded the matter to the Commission for preparation of a
supplemental environmental impact statement. 3 The Commission' determination on the
three remanded projects is now pending before the Commission.

1 Florida

Southeast Connection, LLC, 154 FERC 1 61,080 (2016).

2

Florida Southeast Connection, LLC, et al., 156 FERC 1 61,160 (2016).

3

See Sierra Club v. FERC, Case No. 16-1329 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 22, 2017).

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Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the Designated Agency Ethics
Official (DAEO). See 5 C.F.R. ?? 2635.501 (a), 502. An employee has a "covered
relationship" with any entity for whom the employee has, within the last year, served as
attorney. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(b)(l)(iv).
Given that Jones Day, your former employer, intervened with comments, on
behalf of the
, a subsidiary of a former client,
. in
Docket No. CP14-554, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might
question your impartiality with respect to that matter. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.SOI(a).
Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary for you to participate in the
proceeding. This authorization must be based on a determination, made in light of all
relevant circumstances, that the interest of the Government in the employee's
participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of
the agency's programs and operations. Factors that may be taken into account include:
(I)

(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee;s duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior work at Jones Day or on behalf of
did not involve any issue pending in this matter and that no such
issue had any involvement with respect to such prior representation. Moreover, I note
that other than the motion to intervene filed in 2014 in Docket No. CP14-554, neither
Jones Day nor the
has made any other filings in these proceedings.
Further, those entities did not participate in the rehearing sub-dockets, and have not made
any filings in the sub-dockets following the remand.

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I . understand that this proceeding concerns a subject that has significant

As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. That is especially the case
. where there is, as there is here, a matter of considerable institutional significance for the
agency. For the reasons explained above, neither exists here.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket Nos. CP14554, CPIS-16, and CPIS-17 outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may
question the integrity of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or
operations. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to
participate in this matter. If you have any further questions about this docket or whether
your participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.

cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426

MEMORANDUM TO:

Chairman Kevin McIntyre

FROM:

_CharlesA. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

G?

CONTACT:
Attomey-Adviso
Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

SUBJECT:

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a
pending proceeding in Docket No. CP15-77. Your request is based on the fact that Jones
which
Day, your former employer, represents
sought to intervene out of time with comments on the request for rehearing in Docket No.
CPlS-77-001. 1 The Commission has neither formally granted nor denied Antero's late
intervention. As explained below, authorization is granted.
Docket Nos. CP14-497, CPlS-148, CPlS-77, Dominion Transmission, Inc.; Tennessee
Gas Pipeline Company, LLC and Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC.
In addition to Docket No. CPIS-77-001, the Commission is also currentlyconsidering requests for rehearing and clarification in Docket Nos. CP14-497-001 and
CPlS-148-001. While these projects are in separate dockets, all three proceedings will be
decided at the same time because of a common issue related to the upstream and
downstream effects of natural gas production and consumption. Each proceeding is
described below.
In Docket No. CP14-497, Dominion Transmission, Inc. (Dominion) applied for a
certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act
(NGA) iuid Part 157 of the Commission's regulations to construct and operate certain
compression and related facilities in Chemung, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery,
Schenectady, and Tompkins Counties, New York (New Market Project). On April 28,
2016, the Commission issued the certificate for the project.
In Docket No. CPIS-148, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Tennessee)'
requested authorization pursuant to section 7(c) of the NGA and Part 157 of the
Commission's regulations to construct, operate, and maintain certain pipeline and
discussed further below, the original filing was made on October 26, 2016 by
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. on behalf of Antero. On March 10, 2017, Jones Day filed a
notice of substitution of counsel in.the proceeding.
1 As

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compression facilities located in Tioga . and Bradford Counties, Pennsylvania
On September 6, 2016, the Commission issued the
(Susquehanna West Project).
certificate for the project.
Finally, in Docket No. CPIS-77, Tennessee requested authorizations under .
sections 7(b) and (c) of the NGA to construct and operate certain compression facilities to
be located in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia and to abandon certain
compression facilities in West Virginia, referred to as the Broad Run Expansion Project.
On September 6, 2016, the Commission issued the requested certificates for the project. .
Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or .represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior _written authorization from the Designated Agency Ethics
Official (DAEO). See 5 C.F.R. ?? 2635.501(a), 502. An employee has a "covered
relationship" with any entity for whom the employee has, within the last year, served as
attorney; See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(b)(l)(iv).
which
Given that Jones Day, your former employer, now represents -o
with
person
reasonable
a
CPlS-77,
No.
Docket
in
comments
with
intervened out of time
knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality with respect to that
matter. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.501(a). Accordingly, my written authorization is necessary
This authorization must be based on a
for you to participate in the proceeding.
determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the interest of the
Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable
person may question the integrity of the agency's programs and _operations. Factors that
may be taken into account include:
(1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that .may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).

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I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this .authorization. As an
initial matter, you have assured me that your prior work at Jones Day did not involve any
issue pending in this matter and that no such issue had any involvement with respect to
motion to intervene out of time with
such prior representation. Moreover, was represented by
comments on the request for rehearing was filed in 2016 when never
Commission
the
that
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P and not Jones Day. It is notable
motion to intervene. Since filing that
formally took any action to accept or deny out of time motion, other than noticing Jones Day's entry as counsel in 2017, neither
has made any filings in Docket No. CP15-77.
Jones Day norI understand that these proceedings all concern a subject .that has significant
implications for the Commission's jurisdic tional responsibility over natural gas pipeline
certificates.

Given the significance of this issue and the
interrelatedness of the proceedings, an authorization for Docket No. CP 15-77 is
appropriate in light of the Chairman's current participation in the other two proceedings.
As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your .personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict .
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. That is especially the case
where there is, as there is here, a matter of considerable institutional significance for the
agency. For the reasons explained above, neither exists here.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. CP15-77
outweighs the concern that a reasonable . person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in this matter. If you
have any further questions .about this docket or whether your participation in any matter
is appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

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Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
MEMORANDUM TO:

DEC1 5 2017
Chairman Kevin McIntyre

W

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONTACT:

Kathryn Allen
Attorney Advisor (202) 502-8585

SUBJECT:

Authorization under 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d)

You have requested authorization to participate in a matter pending before the
Commission, Docket No. RM18-1, Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule. Your request is based
on the fact that one of your former clients,
and a
close affiliate of another former client,
have submitted substantive comments in the proceeding. 1 You have assured me that your
prior representation of these clients did not involve advocating for or against any issue
pending in this matter and that no such issue had any involvement with respect to such
prior representation. As explained below, authorization is granted.
Docket No. RMI 8-1, Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule
In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), the Secretary of Energy,
pursuant to Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act has proposed that
the Commission impose rules on Commission-approved independent system operators
(ISOs) and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) to ensure that certain reliability
and resilience attributes of electric generation resources are fully valued. 2 Public
comments on the NOPR were due by October 23, 2017, and hundreds of entities
submitted comments. While the Secretary of Energy initially required final action by the
Commission by December 11, 2017, at your request, that deadline has been extended to
January 10, 2018.

1

The comments were submitted by
which among other things, regularly receives management, professional, advisory,
administrative, and engineering services from -

-.
2

82 Fed. Reg. 46940 (October 10, 2017).

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Discussion
The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations provide that an employee
may not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties in which he knows a
person with whom he has a covered relationship is or represents a party, unless the
employee receives prior written authorization from the DAEO. See 5 C.F.R. ??
2635.50l(a), 502. An employee has a "covered relationship" with any entity for whom
See 5 C.F.R. ?
the employee has, within the last year, served as attorney.
2635.502(b )(1 )(iv).
have submitted comments in Docket No. RM18-1, a
Given that
reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts might question your impartiality
with respect to that matter.3 See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.S0I(a). Accordingly, my written
authorization is necessary for you to participate in the rulemaking. This authorization
must be based on a determination, made in light of all relevant circumstances, that the
interest of the Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a
reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's programs and operations.
Factors that may be taken into account include:
(1)
. (2)

(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the
employee's impartiality.

5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d).
I have considered these factors in deciding to grant this authorization. I
understand that this is a high priority matter which resulted from an unusual exercise of
the Department of Energy's authority. Significantly, this NOPR will generally affect a
broad category of entities in the energy industry, and will not focus on the unique interest
of a specific party. Given that hundreds of entities have submitted comments, and given
Because a rulemaking proceeding is a particular matter of general applicability, it
does not typically involve specific parties. However, a former client or employer who
seeks rehearing or provides comments advocating a particular point of view might
constitute or be analogized to a specific party.
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are similar to those asserted by many
that the comments submitted by
other commenters, it is apparent that the outcome the proceeding will not uniquely impact

It is also clear that this rulemaking is unlike others, which are normally proposed
by the Commission. As a result, Docket No. RM I 8-1 is a significant and high profile
matter that has drawn the interest of an extraordinary number of entities, both within and
outside the energy industry.
As FERC Chairman, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. As one of the five voting members of the Commission,
you should not be unnecessarily recused from participating in pending matters. You were
appointed to vote and should only be recused when necessary to avoid an actual conflict
of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest. For the reasons explained
above, neither exists here.
Conclusion
In light of all relevant circumstances, including the facts and findings set forth
above, I find that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket No. RM18-1
outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the
Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No.
RM 18-1. If you have any further questions about this rulemaking or whether your
participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.
cc:

Anthony Pugliese
Chief of Staff

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
Office of General Counsel
General and Administrative Law
MEMORANDUM

TO:

SEPO I 20\1

Commissioner Robert F. Powelson

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon (' A"':<
Associate General Co~JPY
General and Administrative Law
Designated Agency Ethics Official

CONT ACT:

Kathryn Allen
Staff Attorney (202) 502-8585

SUBJECT:

Authorization pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d) to
Participate in Docket No. RM16-6

This memorandum addresses your request for authorization to participate in a
pending Commission matter, Docket No. RM 16-6, Essential Reliability Services and the
Evolving Bulk Power System - Primary Frequency Response. As explained below, you
are authorized to participate in the matter. 1
Background
Pursuant to your Ethics Agreement of May 11, 2017 and in accordance with the
Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations, for a period of one year after your
resignation from that entity, you would not participate personally and substantially in any
particular matter involving specific parties in which NARUC is a party or represents a
party, unless first authorized to participate in writing by me, the Designated Agency Ethics
Official, pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d). 2 This one-year recusal is necessary to ensure
that an employee avoids an appearance of loss of impartiality in the performance of his
official duties.
Docket No. RM16-6
The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) in this
proceeding on November 17, 2016, following a preliminary conclusion that the proposed
1

I authorized participation via email dated August 18, 2017, and informed you that
this formal memorandum would follow.
2

It is my understanding that you resigned your position with NARUC on August
11, 2017, and your one-year recusal from particular matters in which NARUC is a party
wiJl expire on August 11, 2018.

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requirements in the rule are necessary to support the reliability of the bulk electric
system. NARUC submitted comments on April 19, 2016.

Consequently, the Commission issued a
Supplemental Request for Comments to further develop the record. The pending matter
is a request for supplemental information to assist in the development of a Final Rule.
Determination
An employee should not participate in a particular matter involving specific parties
which he or she in which he knows a person with whom he has a covered relationship is a
party, knows is likely to affect the financial interests of a person with whom he has a
covered relationship, unless the employee receives prior written authorization from the
Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO). See 5 C.F.R. ?? 2635.S0l(a), 502. A
rulemaking proceeding may constitute a particular matter focused upon the interests of
"specific persons or a discrete and identifiable class of persons." See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.402(3). Although there may not be official parties to this rulemaking proceeding
(although at least three entities have filed motions to intervene), the commenters are
persons who have interests that might be impacted by your participation.
In particular, given that NARUC has submitted comments in Docket No. RMI 6-6,
a reasonable person with knowledge of the facts might question your impartiality with
respect to that matter. See 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.501 (a). Accordingly, written authorization
from the DAEO is necessary for you to participate in Docket No. RM16-6. In order to
grant an authorization to allow your participation, I must first determine that the
government interest in your participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person
might question the integrity of the Commission's programs and operations. In particular,
I must consider the factors outlined in 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d):
(I)
The nature of the relationship involved;
(2)
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
interests of the person involved in the relationship;
(3)
The nature and importance of the employee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the matter;
(4)
The sensitivity of the matter;
(5)
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
(6)
Adjustments that may be made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question the employee's
impartiality.
I understand that Commission action in this proceeding has been delayed several
months due to the loss of quorum. Given that the collection of this information is necessary
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for Commission Staff to be able to fully advise the Commission on proceeding to a final
rule in this docket, it is therefore im ortant that the Commission be able to collect this
information as soon as ossible.

Accordingly, given the uncertainty about when the
remaining Commfssione rs will be seated, and the fact that the Commission has already
been delayed several months in seeking this additional information, it is necessary that
Commissioner Powelson be able to participate and vote on this order to keep the
proceeding moving.
Over sixty other entities have submitted comments in Docket No . RMI6-6. I
understand that the comments submitted by NARUC in Docket No. RM16-6 were prepared
before your tenure with NARUC, and that you were not personally or substantially
involved in Docket No. RM16-6, you did not deliberate with regard to the issues involved,
you did not vote on the matter, or otherwise direct action in the matter.
The Commission must have a quorum of three or more eligible members to vote on
a particular matter. At present, because two of the five positions on the Commission are
vacant, your vote is necessary to achieve a quorum.
Upon consideration of these factors, and noting the fact that you do not have any
financial interest in the outcome of these proceedings, I believe your participation in
Docket No. RM 16-6 is appropriate. As a FERC Commissioner appointed by the President
of the United States, you were appointed to vote and should only be recused when
necessary to avoid an actual conflict of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of
interest. Neither exists here.
As a Commissioner, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee.
You should not be unnecessarily recused from
participating in matters. Based on the findings set forth above, I find that the govemment
interest requires your participation and that your involvement will not compromise the
integrity of the decision-making process.
Conclusion
You are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No. RM16-6. This authorization
is limited to the facts presented above. In the future, if you have any questions as to whether
your participation in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.c: 20426
Office of General Couns~l
General and Administrative Law

.HAY,3\ ~0\8.
I

MEMORANDUM TO:

Commissioner Robert F. Powelson

FROM:

Charles A. Beamon
Associate General Couns;(
General and Administrative Law
Designated Agency Ethics Official

,

(p.'2-..

CONTACT:
Staff Attorney (202)SUBJECT:

Authorization pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d) tQ
Participate in Docket No. ERl 8-1314

Pursuant to your Ethics Agreement of May 11, 2017 and in accordance with the
Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations, 1 for a period of one year after your
resignation from the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PA PUC), 2 you cannot
participate personally arid substantially in any particular matter involving specific parties
in which that entity is a party or represents a party, unless first authorized to participate in .
writing by me, the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO); under 5 C.F .R. ?
2635.502(d). In accordance with your . Ethics Agreement, you have requested my
authorization to participate in FERC Docket No. ERl 8-1314 because . your fonner
employer, the PA PUC, is a participant in the proceeding. As explained below, based on
the facts you have presented including the asserted need for your participation, I am
.
granting the authorization.
Docket No. ERI 8-1314, P JM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
On April 9, 2018, PJM Interconnection L.L.C. (PJM) filed an application, under
section 205 of the Federal Power Act, titled Capacity Repricing or in the Alternative
MOPR-Ex Proposal: Tariff Revisions to Address Impacts of State Public Policies. PJM's
filing included proposed revisions to the reliability pricing model rules iri the PJM open
access tariff to establish a regional transmission response to address supply-side .state
subsidies and their impacts on the PJM capacity market. On May 7, 2018, the .PA PUC
filed comments in this proceed~ng in opposition .to the proposal.

1 See 5
2

C.F.R. ?? 2635.501(a), 2635.502(b)(l)(iv).

You resigned from the PA PUC on August 11~ 2017.

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Discussion
As noted above, given that the:.PA PUC submitted substantive comments in this
. proceeding, both your Ethics Agreement and the OGE rules require written authorization
from the DAEO for you to participate in the proceeding: See 5 C.F.R; ? 2635.S0l(a). In
order to grant an authorization to allow your participation, I must first determine that the
government interest in your participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person
might question.the integrity of the Commission;s programs and operations. In particular,
I must consider the following factors outlined in 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502(d):
( 1)
(2)
(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

The nature of the relationship involved;
The effect that resolution of the matter would have upon the financial
.interests of the person involved in the relationship; ,
The nature and importance of the eqiployee's role in the matter, including
the extent to which the employee is called upon to exercise discretion in the
matter;
The sensitivity of the matter;
The difficulty of reassigning the matter to another employee; and
Adjustments that m_aybe made in the employee's duties that would reduce
or eliminate the likelihood that a reasonable person would question .the
employee's impartiality.

I acknowledge that. this is not an easy determination as there are factors that go in
both directions. Given your years of service at the PA PUC and your role as a former
Commissioner and, at one time, the Chairman, and the fact you have recently left the PA
PUC, a reasonable person might conclude that you are predisposed to favor the viewpoint
of the PA PUC, or at least appear to do so.3 Based on my review and reflection, we have
apparently not granted any recent and .comparable authorizations under these .
circumstances.
,
Nevertheless, there are other facts, which you have reported, that would support an
authorization in this case. As an initial matter, I note that you have no direct financial
interest in PJM or the appiication at issue. Moreover, the PA PUC's comments were
submitted over seven months after your resignation from the PA PUC. You have explained .
that you were not involved in the development of the PA PUC's comments or the
formulation of the PA PUC's position in this proce~ding and that the issue was not pending
during your PA PUC employment.
.

3

Given the fact that Commissioners may hold different views and at times may .
disagree with each other, the mere fact that you are a former PA PUC Commissioner does
not mean you would necessarily agree with their position on this matter or any other matter.
2

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Additionally, over 75 parties have filed motions to intervene, comments or protests
in this proceeding representing diverse views on the matter. As I understand, the outcome
of this proceeding, which concerns proposed revisions to the reliability pricing model rules
in the PJM open access tariff, is likely to have broad impact on the entire PJM region and
not solely impact the PA PUC In fact, as you noted, the PA PUC's recommendations are
but one view to .consider in addressing this issue in which there are various possible
.
.
outcomes.

Specifically, I understand that this matter is one of a number of cases currently
pending before the Commission that concerns the Minimum Offer Price Rule. The issue
In that regard, you
have explained that your participation is important at this stage in the decision-making

As a Commissioner, you have a uniquely important role in the regulatory process
and were appointed by the President to apply your personal judgments in Commission
decision-making. Your duties cannot be adjusted and your role cannot be performed by
another Commission employee. You should only be recused when necessary to avoid an
actual conflict of interest or a significant appearance of a conflict of interest, neither of
which exists here. 4 In light of the broad impact of this proceeding, the volume of parties
. participating, the diverse interests of those parties, and the precedential value of the matter,
I accept your view that your participation in Docket No. ER18-1314 would further .the
Commission's interests, and therefore the interest of the public at large.
CoTilclusion
Accordingly, I agree that the Government's interest in your participation in Docket
No. ER18-1314 outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity
of the Commission's decision-making process, programs, or operations. See 5 C.F.R. ?
2635.502(d). Accordingly, you are hereby authorized to participate in Docket No. ER181314. if you have any further questions about this proceeding or whether your participation
.
in any matter is appropriate, please let me know.

Although you are still in the one-year required recusal period from matters
. involving the PA PUC, the recusal period will soon expire on August 18, 2018. While the
Ethics Pledge extends this period to two years, when authorization is appropriate under
section 502, it is also appropriate under the Ethics Agreement.
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6/25/2018

Mail

Fw: Waiver Requestfor Commissioner Powelson --- Docket No. ER181314-000_KathrynAllen_EH-18-00426_OPENED_changed
to Mar 5/15/18

Mon 6/25/2018 4:24 PM

To:AprilBallou <April.Ballou@ferc.gov>;
cc:MarcosAraus < Marcos.Araus2@ferc.gov>;

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Powelson.pdf;

April
We've noticed a mistake in footnote 4 of the attached 502 authorization for Commissioner Powleson for .
Docket No. ER18-134, which Charles issued on May 31, 2018. Footnote 4 says the Commissioner's
recusal period for issues related to the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission pursuant to the ethics
pledge he signed is two years. The recusal is actually only for one year from the date of his separation
from the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, because the ethics pledge provides for an exception
of a shorter period for state based organizations.

Attorney
General and Administrative Law
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FOIA-2019-34 Katherine Anthony
Accepted Date: January 23, 2018
Track 2
Due Date: February 21, 2019
January 18, 2019

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

Toyia Johnson, FOIA Public Liaison
Office of External Affairs
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20426
foia-ceii@ferc.gov
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear FOIA Officer:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. ? 552, and your agency's
implementing regulations, American Oversight makes the following request for records.
American Oversight promotes accountability in government through transparency, informing the
public's right to know what the government is up to. Since the president took office in January
2017, the administration has experienced a revolving door of senior personnel.1 With scores of
new individuals joining the government in key, senior positions, it is essential to understand who
they are and the backgrounds they bring to their work. Without such transparency, the public
cannot have confidence that government decisions are shaped by the interests of the American
people, not personal or professional allegiances.
Requested Records

American Oversight requests that you produce the following within twenty business days:
1. Records sufficient to identify all employees who entered into a position at the agency as
"political appointees" since January 20, 2017, and the title or position of each employee (to
the extent that such individuals have held multiple titles or positions since January 20,
2017, identify each title or position). For purposes of this request, please consider any
employee in a PAS position, a presidentially-appointed position, a non-career SES
position, a Schedule C position, or any administratively-determined position to be a
"political appointee."

See, e.g., Politico Staff, The Revolving Door of Trump's Cabinet, POLITICO (Nov. 16, 2018,
4:00PM), https://www.politico.com/interactives/2018/interactive_trump-cabinet-departures/.
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2. Records sufficient to identify all career employees who have been detailed into a leadership
office or component front office since January 20, 2017; the title or position of each
employee while on detail; and each employee's originating agency or component,
and prior title (to the extent that such individuals have held multiple titles or positions
since January 20, 2017, identify each title or position).
3. Names and resumes of anyone from the transition teams or beachhead teams who have
joined the agency in full-time capacity, either as career, political, or administratively
determined positions since January 20, 2017. For the purposes of this request, please
include any employee who previously had a temporary or provisional appointment at the
agency before January 20, 2017, and took on a permanent appoint after that date.
4. For each individual identified in response to requests 1 to 3:
a. The resume provided by the individual to the agency in connection with
determining the appropriate salary for the individual, or, if that is not available, a
recent resume contained within the agency's records. We have no objection to the
redaction of contact information (addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses)
for the employee or references, or to the redaction of past salary information.
Employment, education, and professional association information is not exempt
and we object to any redactions of such information.
b. Any conflicts or ethics waivers or authorizations for the individual, including
authorizations pursuant to 5 C.F.R. ? 2635.502.
c. Records reflecting any recusal determination made or issued for the individual.
d. Copies of any SF-50 forms for the individual reflecting any change in position or
title, including when the employee enters or leaves a position. We have no
objection to the redaction of home addresses, telephone numbers, or social security
numbers from the SF-50s.
In addition to the records requested above, American Oversight also requests records describing
the processing of this request, including records sufficient to identify search terms used and
locations and custodians searched and any tracking sheets used to track the processing of this
request. If your agency uses FOIA questionnaires or certifications completed by individual
custodians or components to determine whether they possess responsive materials or to describe
how they conducted searches, we also request any such records prepared in connection with the
processing of this request.
Under the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, agencies must adopt a presumption of disclosure,
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or "disclosure is prohibited by law."2 If it is your position that any portion of the requested records
is exempt from disclosure, American Oversight requests that you provide an index of those
documents as required under Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415
U.S. 977 (1974). As you are aware, a Vaughn index must describe each document claimed as
exempt with sufficient specificity "to permit a reasoned judgment as to whether the material is
actually exempt under FOIA."3 Moreover, the Vaughn index "must describe each document or
portion thereof withheld, and for each withholding it must discuss the consequences of disclosing
the sought-after information."4 Further, "the withholding agency must supply 'a relatively detailed
justification, specifically identifying the reasons why a particular exemption is relevant and
correlating those claims with the particular part of a withheld document to which they apply.'"5
In the event some portions of the requested records are properly exempt from disclosure, please
disclose any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the requested records. If it is your
position that a document contains non-exempt segments, but that those non-exempt segments are
so dispersed throughout the document as to make segregation impossible, please state what
portion of the document is non-exempt, and how the material is dispersed throughout the
document.6 Claims of nonsegregability must be made with the same degree of detail as required for
claims of exemptions in a Vaughn index. If a request is denied in whole, please state specifically
that it is not reasonable to segregate portions of the record for release.
You should institute a preservation hold on information responsive to this request. American
Oversight intends to pursue all legal avenues to enforce its right of access under FOIA, including
litigation if necessary. Accordingly, your agency is on notice that litigation is reasonably foreseeable.

To ensure that this request is properly construed, that searches are conducted in an adequate but
efficient manner, and that extraneous costs are not incurred, American Oversight welcomes an
opportunity to discuss its request with you before you undertake your search or incur search or
duplication costs. By working together at the outset, American Oversight and your agency can
decrease the likelihood of costly and time-consuming litigation in the future.
Where possible, please provide responsive material in electronic format by email or in PDF or
TIF format on a USB drive. Please send any responsive material being sent by mail to American
Oversight, 1030 15th Street NW, Suite B255, Washington, DC 20005. If it will accelerate release of
responsive records to American Oversight, please also provide responsive material on a rolling
basis.

FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 ? 2 (Pub. L. No. 114-185).
Founding Church of Scientology v. Bell, 603 F.2d 945, 949 (D.C. Cir. 1979).
4
King v. U.S. Dep't of Justice, 830 F.2d 210, 223-24 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (emphases in original).
5
Id. at 224 (citing Mead Data Central, Inc. v. U.S. Dep't of the Air Force, 566 F.2d 242, 251 (D.C.
Cir. 1977)).
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Mead Data Central, 566 F.2d at 261.
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Fee Waiver Request

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. ? 552(a)(4)(A)(iii) and your agency's implementing regulations,
American Oversight requests a waiver of fees associated with processing this request for records.
The subject of this request concerns the operations of the federal government, and the disclosures
will likely contribute to public understanding of those operations. Moreover, the request is
primarily and fundamentally for non-commercial purposes.
American Oversight requests a waiver of fees because "disclosure of the [requested] information is
in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the
operations or activities of the government."7 The requested records directly concern identifiable
operations or activities of the government--namely, the background and qualifications of appointed
and career employees working for the agency. Since January 20, 2017, the Trump administration
has been appointing or assigning individuals to play significant roles in shaping the agenda of every
federal agency, with frequent changes along the way.8 Identifying who these people are, and the
background and perspectives that they bring to their jobs as federal employees, is essential to
informing the public regarding the operations and decisionmaking of the federal government. In
particular, only with clarity regarding the identity and background of these appointees can the
public make informed assessments regarding whether decisions might have been influenced by
conflicts of interest among the decisionmakers and whether those employees have personal or
private interests affected by their policy actions. The requested records would thus "contribute
significantly to public understanding of the operations and activities" of officials leading your
agency.9 And, as described in more detail below, American Oversight's website and social media
accounts demonstrate its ability and intention to effectively convey information to the public.
This request is primarily and fundamentally for non-commercial purposes.10 As a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit, American Oversight does not have a commercial purpose and the release of the
information requested is not in American Oversight's financial interest. American Oversight's
mission is to promote transparency in government, to educate the public about government
activities, and to ensure the accountability of government officials. American Oversight uses the
information gathered, and its analysis of it, to educate the public through reports, press releases, or
other media. American Oversight also makes materials it gathers available on its public website and
promotes their availability on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter.11 American
Oversight has demonstrated its commitment to the public disclosure of documents and creation of
editorial content. For example, after receiving records regarding an ethics waiver received by a
5 U.S.C. ? 552a(4)(A)(iii).
See, e.g., Politico Staff, supra note 1.
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5 U.S.C. ? 552a(4)(A)(iii).
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American Oversight currently has approximately 12,100 page likes on Facebook and 49,800
followers on Twitter. American Oversight, FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/weareoversight/
(last visited Jan. 17, 2019); American Oversight (@weareoversight), TWITTER,
https://twitter.com/weareoversight (last visited Jan. 17, 2019).
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senior DOJ attorney,12 American Oversight promptly posted the records to its website and
published an analysis of what the records reflected about DOJ's process for ethics waivers.13 As
another example, American Oversight has a project called "Audit the Wall," where the
organization is gathering and analyzing information and commenting on public releases of
information related to the administration's proposed construction of a barrier along the U.S.Mexico border.14
Accordingly, American Oversight qualifies for a fee waiver.
Conclusion

We share a common mission to promote transparency in government. American Oversight looks
forward to working with you on this request. If you do not understand any part of this request,
have any questions, or foresee any problems in fully releasing the requested records, please contact
Katherine Anthony at foia@americanoversight.org or (202) 897-3918. Also, if American
Oversight's request for a fee waiver is not granted in full, please contact us immediately upon
making such a determination.
Sincerely,

Austin R. Evers
Executive Director
American Oversight

DOJ Records Relating to Solicitor General Noel Francisco's Recusal, AMERICAN OVERSIGHT,
https://www.americanoversight.org/document/doj-civil-division-response-noel-franciscocompliance.
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Francisco & the Travel Ban: What We Learned from the DOJ Documents, AMERICAN
OVERSIGHT, https://www.americanoversight.org/francisco-the-travel-ban-what-we-learned-from-thedoj-documents.
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Audit the Wall, AMERICAN OVERSIGHT, https://www.americanoversight.org/investigation/auditthe-wall.
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