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The increased use of natural gas in the United States has been a catalyst for job creation, economic growth and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In order to meet the growing demand for natural gas, the United States needs additional natural gas pipeline capacity. The existing regulatory framework governing… 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 President Trump’s executive orders announced today: “We are pleased that the administration is building upon earlier actions to streamline the permitting and review process for critical energy… Read More
On March 6, 2019, a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for the swift adoption of a proposed update to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA’s) gas transmission pipeline safety regulations. The letter sent to DOT Secretary… Read More
Throughout New York and New England, demand for natural gas has risen considerably in recent years as consumers and businesses gradually realize the numerous advantages natural gas provides as an energy source. However, as demand for natural gas has grown in the region, so too has opposition to the construction… Read More
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At the end of January, substantial stretches of the country braced themselves for what turned out to be record-breaking cold temperatures. Schools and businesses closed, flights were cancelled, and some Midwesterners demonstrated that boiling water, when tossed from a stockpot, froze before hitting the ground. It was cold. Chicago… Read More
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Secretary Chao: Our organizations write to express support for the Department of Transportation’s pending gas transmission pipeline safety rule. As public safety advocates and representatives of natural gas transmission pipeline companies, we encourage you to act expeditiously to advance this important update to the regulations of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials… 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 State of the Union address: “We are encouraged that the President continues to prioritize development of critical infrastructure. Expanding natural gas infrastructure is essential to… Read More
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
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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