This is a practical guide to the policies, regulation, and procedures of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The agency is increasing in prominence, and more lawyers are encountering FERC issues in their practice, including in matters involving deregulation and restructuring. Topics include the agency's structure and applicable statutes; rules of practice and procedure; accounting, reporting, and filing requirements; regulation of public utilities, hydroelectric projects, and oil pipelines; ratemaking; the Federal Power Act; and enforcement.

Systems of accounts applicable to Class A, B, C, and D utilities.