By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press Writer 1 hr 29 mins ago
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has named a former Nevada consumer advocate as the acting chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Jon Wellinghoff is one of two Democrats already on the commission. Wellinghoff succeeds Republican Joseph Kelliher.
Kelliher resigned his chairmanship when Obama became president, but he is staying on the commission while he explores job opportunities. Kelliher has recused himself from most FERC business.
The FERC oversees power grid reliability and wholesale natural gas markets. Its five-member commission can have no more than three members of the same party. Obama cannot nominate a third Democrat until Kelliher departs.
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