About FERC 
Office of Energy Projects
What We Do
The mission of the Office of Energy Projects is to foster economic and environmental
benefits for the nation through the approval and oversight of hydroelectric and
natural gas pipeline energy projects that are in the public interest. OEP is
led by J. Mark Robinson, Director and Jeff Wright, Deputy
Director.
OEP has the engineering and environmental expertise to certificate new gas pipeline
projects and to authorize and monitor hydroelectric projects. It focuses on:
- Project siting and development;
- Balancing environmental and other concerns;
- Ensuring compliance; and
- Safeguarding the public.
OEP Organization Chart
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