South Dakota Public Utilities Commission v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Empirical Analysis
668 F.2d 333 · 1981
Citation profile
8 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 15 U.S.C. § 3301 (Sherman Antitrust Act) · 15 U.S.C. § 717C · 15 U.S.C. § 717H · 15 U.S.C. § 717R · 42 U.S.C. § 7101 (Department of Energy Organization Act) · 42 U.S.C. § 7172 · 5 U.S.C. § 706
Relies on Permian Basin Area Rate Cases · Washington v. Confederated Bands & Tribes of the Yakima Indian Nation · Mobil Oil Corp. v. Federal Power Commission · American Public Gas Ass'n v. Federal Power Commission · Placid Oil Co. v. Federal Power Commission
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“some rational connection between the facts found, supported by substantial evidence, and the action which it took.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“assure itself that the Commission has given reasoned consideration to each of the pertinent factors.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
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