Robert F. Christin

Member

Robert Christin advises clients on all issues related to FERC jurisdiction over the natural gas industry, including matters under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other relevant statutes. He currently is working with pipeline companies to build several new projects including one of the longest interstate gas pipelines in North America, and advising clients on jurisdictional issues involving pipeline gathering systems and regulations for building and expanding natural gas storage facilities.

Mr. Christin’s 27 years of service at FERC provide him with the expertise to support all components of natural gas pipeline construction projects, including applying for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certificates, presenting projects and exhibits to FERC staff in pre-filing mode, and applying new procedures and regulations to pipelines and gas storage facilities according to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, NGA, and NGPA.

Government Service

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• Assistant General Counsel for Energy Projects, 2000-2004
• Assistant General Counsel for Pipeline Certificates, 1984-2000
• Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Pipeline Certificates, 1982-1984
• Advisory Attorney, Pipeline Certificates Section of the Office of the General Counsel, 1977-1984

Staff Attorney, Postal Rate Commission, 1975-1977

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