FERC’s McIntyre Succumbs to Cancer
Kevin McIntyre, appointed in 2017 to chair the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Ferc) by US president Donald Trump, died January 2 from complications associated with brain cancer, the commissioned announced January 3.
McIntyre joined the commission as chair on December 7, 2017 and served in that position until October 24, 2018 when the progression of the disease forced him to step aside, to be replaced as chair by Neal Chatterjee. McIntyre continued to serve as a commissioner until his passing.
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“During his tenure at the commission, Kevin exhibited strong leadership and an unmatched knowledge of energy policy and the rule of law,” Chatterjee said in a statement. “He exemplified what it means to be a true public servant each and every day, no matter the challenges that lie ahead of him.”
During his tenure as chairman, McIntyre spear-headed a number of key Ferc initiatives, including a proceeding on the resilience of the wholesale electricity grid, an inquiry into whether to revise the commission’s pipeline certification process, and an agreement with the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to coordinate the siting and safety review of FERC-jurisdictional LNG facilities.
Prior to joining the commission, McIntyre was the co-leader of the global energy practice at the law firm Jones Day, where he practiced law for most of his nearly 30-year legal career, after graduating from San Diego State University and Georgetown Law. He and his wife Jenny have three children.