The recent record of the company has been good, Federal regulators said.

It was not clear, however, whether federal regulators would accept that approach.

The deal, however, is subject to approval by federal and state regulators.

But that will happen only if Federal regulators fall sound asleep.

After that, the companies will have to satisfy Federal regulators.

It noted that the deal was subject to review by federal regulators.

These special fees are a potential problem, federal regulators say, because they were made early in each contract.

"The people of Texas do not need federal regulators determining our air standards."

The question is just how far online companies must go to satisfy federal regulators.

But some of its research has drawn criticism from federal regulators.