Federal Power Commission v. Marr et al.

Opinion summary

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The case involved the Federal Power Commission (FPC) and its authority under the Natural Gas Act to regulate rates charged by natural gas companies. The FPC had issued an order requiring Marr et al., operators of a natural gas pipeline, to refund certain amounts collected from customers due to overcharges. The core issue was whether the FPC's actions were within its statutory powers and if it followed proper procedures in determining that refunds were necessary. The Supreme Court upheld the FPC’s decision, affirming that it acted within its jurisdiction and complied with procedural requirements outlined in federal law. This ruling reinforced the regulatory oversight role of federal agencies like the FPC over interstate commerce activities related to energy resources.