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The Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects (OFC) was established by Congress in 2004 to expedite and coordinate federal permitting and construction of a pipeline and enhance transparency and predictability of the federal regulatory system to deliver natural gas from the Arctic to American markets. The OFC coordinates with over 20 federal agencies, the Canadian federal government, the State of Alaska (which leases all the known natural gas reserves and owns portions of the right of way), tribal governments and other stakeholders.

Mission Statement

Advance our Nation’s energy, environmental and economic security by expediting the delivery of clean natural gas from the North Slope of Alaska to North American markets.

Our Vision

Alaska natural gas to North American markets.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Respect

Our Compass for Performance

We honor the public trust by acting with integrity, transparency and accountability with unrelenting focus on our mission.

We apply our knowledge, skills, and expertise to coordinate efforts and deliver reliable, comprehensive, and accurate information about the project.

We focus on effective stewardship of America’s natural resources and prudent management of assets provided to us.

Our Strategic Themes

We Coordinate:

We bring the right people together and resolve issues.

We Communicate:

We communicate and foster an understanding of the project components, opportunities and requirements.

We Ensure Compliance:

We provide effective oversight as required by law.

We Leverage and Manage Assets Effectively:

We are resourceful and efficient.

OFC History

• History Fact Sheet

Past Leadership

Federal Coordinators

Drue Pearce, December 12, 2006-January 3, 2010

Deputy Federal Coordinators

Thomas Barrett, Deputy Federal Coordinator, May 24, 2009-December 17, 2010

Contact Information

For contact information or to ask a question, visit our contact page here.