Tom C. Clark

“ In issuing such certificates, the Commission has 'the power to attach to the issuance of the certificate and to the exercise of the rights granted thereunder such reasonable terms and conditions as the public convenience and necessity may require.' § 7 (e) .
Hearings under § 7 (e) for permanent certification are time consuming. ”

“ When the independent producer knocks on the door of the Commission for permission to enter his gas in interstate commerce he must submit to the requirements of § 7. His natural gas must be certificated before it can move into interstate commerce. If he wishes to avoid the delay incident to a hearing for a permanent certificate he may apply for temporary authorization, which may be granted upon ex parte application. In view of this, the Commission must have the authority to condition a temporary certificate so as to avoid irreparable injury to affected parties. ”

“ It prohibits a natural gas producer from engaging in the transportation or sale of natural gas 'unless there is in force with respect to such natural-gas company a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission authorizing such acts or operations.' In order to secure such certificates, applications are filed with the Commission and in due course the applicants are afforded a hearing. ”