A White House official confirmed Wednesday that Willie Phillips is still acting chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, despite a document signed by President Joe Biden that designated him as chair. The Institute for Energy Research has released a document that has ignited a debate over the meaning of an “acting” FERC chair and raised questions about Phillips’ official title. The White House said in a statement Wednesday to E&E News that Phillips is “still acting chair” and that the term ‘acting chair’ could signify that the president may revise the designation if circumstances change. Supporters of Phillips have been frustrated with the “acts” moniker, which has appeared in commission decisions as recently as this month. Although Phillips is often described as chair of FERC in official news releases, he is still described at times on the agency’s website and in FERC decisions as “Acting Chairman.” However, a spokesperson for FERC said this week that Phillips has served fully and faithfully as Chair of the Commission since January 3, 2023.
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