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Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement today on the release of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) gas transmission pipeline safety rule: “The natural gas pipeline industry is pleased to see the completion of this major update to… Read More
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) announced today that Nichole Francis Reynolds has joined the association’s leadership team as the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. Francis Reynolds will manage the organization’s government and public affairs strategy, which focuses on three priorities: protecting the safety, reliability, and… Read More
Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, issued the following statement in response the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed updates to New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas industry: “Members of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America have… Read More
The American Petroleum Institute, American Gas Association, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, and the American Public Gas Association (collectively, “Commenters”) offer the following comments on the Department of Energy’s Request for Information (RFI), “Codes, Standards, Specifications, and Other Guidance for Enhancing the Resilience… Read More
This month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed regulations to clarify Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. These amendments are necessary to modernize EPA’s outdated regulations which have been used by a small number of states to deny water quality certifications for certain energy infrastructure projects, including new… Read More
Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Clean Water Act Section 401, Water Quality Certification: "INGAA supports EPA’s proposed rule for the implementation of… Read More
INGAA and its members are strongly committed to ensuring the security, reliability and resilience of natural gas transmission pipelines. Functioning as the facilitator on behalf of its members, INGAA works collaboratively and regularly with government agencies to share information about threats and best practices for protecting and enhancing critical… Read More
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is proud to welcome Michael Isper as its new Director of Security, Reliability and Resilience. Isper will lead the cyber and physical security efforts for the association, managing its ongoing collaboration efforts with member companies and the federal government to ensure the… Read More
On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate natural gas transmission pipelines. Four service providers displayed their in-line inspection… Read More
United States’ natural gas production has skyrocketed over the last 14 years, increasing by 91 percent and transforming the nation from an energy importer to energy exporter. Notwithstanding this energy abundance, communities across New York and New England are suffering from an artificial shortage of natural gas due, in large… Read More
On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate natural gas transmission pipelines. Four service providers displayed their in-line inspection… Read More
Secretary Chao: Our organizations write to express support for the Department of Transportation’s Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee – also known as the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC), respectively. We are public safety and environmental advocates,… Read More
On June 26, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, offering members of Congress, federal agencies and their staffs a firsthand opportunity to learn about the technologies and tools used to inspect natural gas pipelines. Read More
On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate natural gas transmission pipelines. Four service providers displayed their in-line inspection… Read More
On June 26, 2019, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, educating lawmakers, federal agencies and their staff members on the different types of inspection tools used to inspect interstate natural gas transmission pipelines. Four service providers displayed their in-line inspection… Read More
Good morning, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) appreciates the opportunity to address the Commission and senior officials of the Department of Energy on the important topic of current cyber and physical security practices to protect energy infrastructure. My comments on behalf of INGAA will focus on the… Read More
The INGAA Foundation has awarded a study contract to Tribal Energy Resources, Inc., (TER) for the development of a workshop focused on best practices for tribal engagement and Section 106 consultation. The workshop is tentatively planned for early October 2019 in Tulsa, Okla. The workshop will serve to educate Foundation… Read More
Don Santa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s speech on U.S. environmental priorities: “Domestic natural gas will continue to play an integral role in meeting our energy needs for decades to come,… Read More
On June 26, INGAA and the INGAA Foundation hosted a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill, offering members of Congress, federal agencies and their staffs a firsthand opportunity to learn about the technologies and tools used to inspect natural gas pipelines. Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), Chairman… Read More
A study conducted by the National Weather Service found that extreme heat is the primary contributor to weather-related fatalities when analyzing a 30-year average. As the hottest days of summer draw near, it is critical that Americans have access to reliable, affordable electricity to keep their air conditioners, refrigerators… Read More