Opinion ID: 3048937
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Due Process and Substantial Evidence

Text: DWR argues that the testimony of PG&E witness Robert Jenkins, upon which FERC relied heavily, violated DWR’s right to due process and that the order is not supported by substantial evidence. Jenkins was properly heard as a rebuttal witness. Moreover, Jenkins’ written testimony was available one month before he testified. DWR therefore had notice of his testimony and was free to object to it or seek to present additional responsive testimony. DWR did neither. Thus, DWR’s objections to this testimony are meritless. Cf. Pub. Serv. Comm’n v. FERC, 397 F.3d 1004, 1011-12 (D.C. Cir. 2005) (concluding that the Commission violated petitioners’ due process rights when it adopted a rate premium sua sponte and without evidence in the record). DWR’s remaining objections are equally without merit. They merely reiterate DWR’s own dissatisfaction with FERC’s determination rather than identify any objective shortcomings in the evidence or the procedures followed. Accordingly, we find no error on either count.