On March 7th, President Bush re-nominated Joe Kelliher for a second term as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Kelliher's term on the Commission expires on June 30, 2007. Kelliher issued a statement that said, "I am deeply honored that President Bush has announced his intent to re-nominate me for a second term at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This expression of confidence is humbling, and I look forward to the opportunity to continue in public service to my Country." Kelliher will now have to be re-confirmed by the Senate. A hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee is expected to be scheduled in the Spring. Kelliher was orginally sworn in at FERC in 2003 and asended to the Charimanship position on July 9th, 2005.