Gas pipelines are increasingly facing landowner, environmental and other challenges when attempting to develop infrastructure. The appellate courts and the Supreme Court have opined on FERC’s certificate policy, NEPA, eminent domain and section 7(h) of the Natural Gas Act. FERC plays a critical role in evaluating and granting interstate natural gas certificates, but its decisions have faced increased scrutiny and recently an appellate court reversed and vacated one of FERC’s certificate orders. Come hear about recent cases, the challenges facing FERC and how its newly formed Office of Public Participation may impact the nation’s energy future.