LNG Forum Speakers and Participating Organizations.docx

LNG Forum Speakers and Participating Organizations U.S. Department of EnergyOffice of Fossil Energy The DOE has regulatory, policy, and technology responsibilities related to LNG. The Office of Fossil Energy issues authorizations to import and export natural gas, by pipeline or as LNG, and conducts a data collection program to report annual and monthly levels of U.S. natural gas imports and exports. The Office facilitates coordination among federal agencies that have regulatory and policy authority for LNG. And, the Office has a lead role in addressing LNG technology and commercial issues. James Slutz - Forum Moderator(Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Oil and Natural Gas)?Mr. Slutz is responsible for administering oil and gas programs, both domestic and international, including research and development, policy analysis, and natural gas import and export licensing.? The oil and natural gas office leads DOEs LNG program, including the development of the Sandia LNG safety study.?Prior to his appointment in June 2002, Mr. Slutz served as the Director, Indiana Division of Oil and Gas, with responsibilities for overseeing oil and natural gas exploration and production, natural gas storage, and leasing of state land for exploration.? From the period of 1981 to 1992, Mr. Slutz worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, where he served in various managerial and technical positions.?Mr. Slutz holds an MBA degree from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, and a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University, School of Natural Resources. Robert Corbin - Forum Coordinator(Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities) Mr. Bob Corbin currently holds the position of Manager, Natural Gas Regulatory Activities in the Office of Oil and Natural Gas at the U.S. Department of Energy.? A 1979 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Mr. Corbin served over 22 years on active duty as a Coast Guard officer, retiring in 2001 with