Brenda R. Linster

About Brenda R. Linster

Dynamic, results-driven, high-performer. Experienced with- landowner relations and stakeholder engagement- site selection and pipeline routing- permit, right-of-way, and surface land acquisition- EHS programs (NPDES, SPCCP, baseline water sampling, and waste management)- construction and inspection- regulatory reporting and compliance, and - due diligence, acquisitions and divestitures. Experience includes projects/basins/plays across the United States and includes projects with BIA, BLM, FERC, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Navajo Nation, and USFS jurisdiction. Proven ability to- foster and maintain positive and professional relationships with private landowners, tribes, and federal, state, county, and local agencies on surface and regulatory issues- identify regulatory requirements, provide rule and regulation interpretations, and provide technical expertise on proposed rule and regulation changes- develop regulatory compliance procedures and programs and implement proactive strategies and solutions to ensure safe and compliant operations, for the life of operations from planning through development and final reclamation and abandonment- manage budget, staff, contractors, and scope/schedule changes to ensure project success; and - interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism. Extensive knowledge of regulatory, permitting, and authorization requirements for oil and gas well sites, pipelines, and facilities per- Clean Water Act- Endangered Species Act- Federal Land Policy Management Act- Minerals Leasing Act- National Historic Preservation Act, and - National Environmental Policy Act.

Experience

1. Discipline Lead - Regulatory, Compliance, Environment, Carbon & Social Responsibility

   bp

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Lead the regulatory compliance and environmental team supporting bp’s production and operations in the Gulf of Mexico.Establish and implement environmental, regulatory and social plans, procedures and systems to provide support and sound technical advice to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations. Drive continuous improvement and encourage a strong ‘speak up\' and safety leadership culture.Represent bp externally in an advocacy capacity for regulatory agencies and industry organizations. Support bp\'s ambition to be a net zero company by 2050.

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Abused Land Rehabilitation

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Land Use
• Team Management
• High Stress Environment
• Regulatory Requirements
• Research
• Environmental Planning
• Natural Gas
• Nepa
• Environmental Assessments
• Oil & Gas Permitting
• Cycle Time Reduction
• Managed Services
• Nhpa
• Team Leadership
• Surface Use Agreements
• Team Mentoring
• Project Management
• Managing Large Budgets
• Land Development
• Cwa
• Land Acquisition
• Environmental Permitting
• Pipelines
• Meticulous Attention to Detail
• Strategic Planning
• Flpma
• Mla
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• County Permitting
• Facilities
• Construction
• Landowner Relations
• Zoning
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Environmental Resource Permitting
• Project Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Site Selection