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INGAA expresses support for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 Section 1006

 Mr. Bruce Carlson Senior Policy Advisor, Planning and Policy Directorate U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20314   Re: Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 Section 1006 – Expediting the [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments on DHS ANPR: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

General Regulatory Approach: In the ANPRM, DHS asks “whether or not commenters think that deletions, additions or modification to the list of exempt facilities should be considered.” 79 Fed. Reg. at 48695. When it enacted the CFATS enabling [...] Read More

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INGAA comments on OSHA’s Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

In the supplemental notice, OSHA is soliciting comments on whether to amend the proposed rule to require that employers inform their employees of their right to report injuries and illnesses, and that any injury and illness reporting requirements [...] Read More

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Comments on Three Endangered Species Act Critical Habitat Proposals of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service

On October 9, 2014, as part of an industry coalition, INGAA filed comments in response to the two proposed rules and a policy statement jointly issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service.   The [...] Read More

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INGAA comments on FERC Commissioner Moeller’s meeting concerning a national electronic information and trading platform for natural gas

On September 18, 2014, Commissioner Moeller convened a meeting to consider a national electronic information and trading platform for natural gas (Docket No. AD14-19).   In response to the commissioner’s invitation to submit additional [...] Read More

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INGAA comments on FERC Proposed Rulemaking to amend filing requirements for natural gas pipeline maps

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) submitted comments on September 29, 2014 in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or Commission) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to amend the [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments on Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Proposed Rule

Proposed Revisions to 25 PA Code, Chapters 121 and 129, PA Bulletin, Vol. 44, No. 16 (April 19, 2014) Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs (Proposed Rule) Summary of Comments By the Interstate Natural Gas Association of [...] Read More

Don Santa Testifies on H.R. 1587: The Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act.

Don Santa, President & CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, testified on June 20 2014 before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and Committee on Natural Resources regarding H.R. [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments Regarding Environmental Protection Agency Technical White Papers

Below, please find three links to INGAA’s comments on the following white papers: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Methane White Paper: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Compressors Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Methane White Paper: Oil [...] Read More

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INGAA comments on PHMSA’s Public Workshop on Class Location Methodology

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the interstate natural gas pipeline  industry in North America, welcomes the opportunity to [...] Read More

Don Santa Testifies on the Pipeline Safety

 Don Santa, President & CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, testified before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Pipeline Safety, [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule

Background: INGAA filed comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 24 on the agency’s proposed revisions to the greenhouse gas reporting rule.   Since 2009, INGAA has raised significant concerns related to the [...] Read More

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INGAA’s Comments to OSHA’s Request for Information concerning Process Safety Management

Several of the issues raised in OSHA’s RFI may significantly impact INGAA’s members. INGAA appreciates the opportunity to comment on OSHA’s RFI, and is willing to meet with OSHA to address any concerns OSHA may have. PSM Comments [...] Read More

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INGAA’s Comments to OSHA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Conclusion While transparency in recordkeeping serves a valuable purpose, the Proposed Rulemaking is unreasonable and unnecessarily complicated. OSHA should specify how it will utilize any data it collects. OSHA should also abandon any consideration [...] Read More

Don Santa Testifies on Benefits of and Challenges to Energy Access

 Don Santa, President & CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, testified before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding the benefits of and challenges to energy access in the 21st [...] Read More

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INGAA Files Comments to OSHA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Silica

 INGAA believes that OSHA’s current silica standard adequately addresses silica exposure and protects employees in the natural gas transmission industry. OSHA’s proposed standard, however, is unrealistic and imposes an [...] Read More

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Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities

Annual Report: Part C Volume Transported by Transmission Lines INGAA recommends the elimination of Part C-Volume Transported by Transmission Lines. In its November 27 filing, PHMSA stated that it is requiring all gas transmission operators to submit [...] Read More

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INGAA Files Request for Rehearing on Revisions to Auxiliary Installations

 Pursuant to Section 19 of the Natural Gas Act (“NGA”)  and Rule 713 of the Rules of  Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or  “Commission”), the [...] Read More

INGAA Expresses Support for Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act in Letter to Congressman Pompeo

November 14, 2013   The Honorable Mike Pompeo 107 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC  20515   Dear Congressman Pompeo, On behalf of the membership of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), I am writing to [...] Read More