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Pursuant to the Environmental Staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) Office of Energy Projects’ October 26, 2018 Notice of Availability of Draft Guidance for Horizontal Directional Drill Monitoring, Inadvertent Return Response, and Contingency Plans, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits the following… Read More
The Natural Gas Council (NGC), which represents the companies that account for nearly all aspects of the production, transportation, sales and delivery of the nation’s natural gas, issued the following statement regarding the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION: Actions Needed to Address Significant Weaknesses in TSA's Pipeline Security… Read More
The Natural Gas Council (NGC), which represents the companies that collectively account for nearly all aspects of the production, transportation, sales and delivery of the nation’s natural gas, issued the following statement regarding the North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s (NERC) Generation Retirement Scenario report, which sought to assess potential impacts… Read More
Earlier today, the Government Accountability Office published a report reviewing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) pipeline security guidelines. In response, Don Santa, President and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), issued the following statement: “Cybersecurity is a priority for INGAA… Read More
INGAA, AGA, APGA, and API submitted these joint comments in response to PHMSA’s “Guidance on the Extension of the 7-year Integrity Management Reassessment Interval by 6 Months.” The Associations support PHMSA’s proposed FAQs. In the comments, the Associations provide recommendations intended to enhance the clarity of the new/revised FAQs and… Read More
CS-G-7 INGAA CSG Backup Cameras.pdfDownload… Read More
This guide provides the details related to the role of the Owner Company’s Facilities Construction Inspector (“Inspector”), in terms of monitoring and inspection requirements throughout the lifecycle of the field component of the facilities construction process. This document is written to address general inspection duties. Areas of specialty inspection are… Read More
The INGAA Foundation and Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) Foundation recently released The Practical Guide for Facility Inspectors, which they anticipate will support a program to reaffirm that all newly built oil and natural gas transmission pipeline facilities are delivered safely and with the highest quality. The Practical Guide, provides… Read More
Calgary/Washington, December 11, 2018 — The INGAA Foundation and Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) Foundation recently released The Practical Guide for Facility Inspectors, which they anticipate will support a program to reaffirm that all newly built oil and natural gas transmission pipeline facilities are delivered safely and with the highest… Read More
CS-S-9 Pressure Testing Safety Guideline Rev 1.pdfDownload… Read More
Washington, December 6, 2018 – Interstate Natural Gas Association president and chief executive officer Don Santa issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Bernard McNamee to serve as a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission commissioner: “We applaud the Senate for quickly and efficiently confirming Bernard… Read More
Across the United States, our abundant and available supply of natural gas is helping Americans endure cold winters and other extreme weather events by providing a reliable source of heat and energy. As this infographic demonstrates, the U.S. natural gas infrastructure consists of over 300,000 miles of interstate pipeline and… Read More
Position: Communications Vice President Department: All Departments Incumbent: [Currently Vacant] Reports to: President & CEO, INGAA and Executive Director, INGAA Foundation Primary Function: This position serves as the lead communications advisor to the CEO and the Executive Director and is responsible for managing the day-to-day communications and media relations function for both organizations. Incumbent will serve as the primary media contact… Read More
The board of directors of the INGAA Foundation November 3 elected Victor Gaglio as its chairman for a one-year term. Gaglio is senior vice president and chief operating officer for Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy’s natural gas business unit. “Victor brings a wealth of practical experience in pipeline company… Read More
Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“Commission” or “FERC”) August 21, 2018 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) issued in the above-referenced docket, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments. The NOPR proposes to amend 18 C.F.R. § 284.12 to incorporate, by reference, with certain… Read More
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), a trade association that represents members of the interstate natural gas pipeline industry, respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) request for input on revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) Program. INGAA… Read More
The board of directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America today elected William “Bill” Yardley as chairman for a one-year term effective through October 2019. Yardley is executive vice president of Enbridge (NYSE:ENB)(TSX:ENB) and president of Enbridge’s gas transmission and midstream group. “During a period of both great challenges… Read More
CS-S-8_Overhead Utilities_Rev1.1.pdfDownload… Read More
The American Gas Association (AGA)1, American Petroleum Institute (API)2, American Public Gas Association (APGA)3, Association of Oil Pipelines (AOPL)4 and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)5 (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) report “Pipeline Risk Modeling: Overview of Methods and… Read More
Dear Administrator Elliott, We are writing to you regarding the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) proposed rulemaking to conform the outdated class location change regulations with PHMSA's modem integrity management regulations. We support updating this policy and your pursuit of this rulemaking. While the class location system is… Read More