Number: RS20922
Title: Federal Agency Involvement in Reviewing Mergers and Acquisitions of Electric Utilities
Authors: Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division 
Abstract: At least five federal agencies, excluding the Internal Revenue Commission, may have some authority in the approval process of proposed mergers or acquisitions of electric utilities. These agencies are the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Although all of the agencies may have an important role, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission likely has the most extensive review authority of these agencies. Federal statutes set out the review authority which the agencies may exercise.
Pages: 5
Date: Updated May 24, 2001