For more than two months, our five organizations have worked tirelessly – both in concert and individually – to urge the Trump Administration and Congress to re-establish a quorum of at least three commissioners at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). None of us expected to have to continue these efforts deep into April; and yet here we are.

The lack of a quorum since February has prevented FERC from making major decisions regarding applications for crucial infrastructure development and improvement across the energy sector. Natural gas pipeline construction and oil pipeline regulation and rates. Hydropower license applications. Rate proceedings. Staff can make some progress on these applications, but even if ready for FERC action too many now are already gathering dust in FERC offices and hearing rooms because only two commissioners are in place.