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CS-G-7 INGAA CSG Backup Cameras

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A Practical Guide for Facilities Construction Inspectors

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

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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

U.S., Canadian pipeline groups look to advance pipeline facility safety and inspections

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

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INGAA President: �FERC functions best when it has a full complement of commissioners�

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

New England Should Stop Playing Russian Roulette with Its Energy Security

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

Communications Vice President�Job Announcement

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

INGAA Foundation elects Piedmont Natural Gas’ Victor Gaglio chairman

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

Comments to FERC on Proposed Incorporation of Latest NAESB Standards

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

Comments to EPA Regarding Revisions to New Source Review Program

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

INGAA board elects Enbridge executive vice president Bill Yardley as chairman

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 Safety Guidelines

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Joint-Industry Comments to PHMSA Concerning Gas & Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Risk Models

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

Letter from members of Congress to PHMSA Administrator Elliott in support of updating class location change regulations

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

Comments Concerning Class Location Change Requirements Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

The American Gas Association (AGA), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Public Gas Association (APGA) and Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) (jointly “the Associations”) submit these comments for consideration by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) concerning the “Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements” Advance Notice of… Read More

The Perfectly Roasted Bean

Have you ever wondered why coffee beans are so aromatic and flavorful, or why some coffees taste different than others? have you ever wondered why some beans are light and others are dark? To answer those questions, start with the roasting process. The roasting process, necessary for beans to be… Read More

Joint Association Comments on Fish and Wildlife Service’s and National Marine Fisheries Service’s Three Proposals to Revise Endangered Species Act Regulations

The ESA Cross-Industry Coalition is pleased to provide the unified position of a major portion of our nation’s economic sectors on three proposals from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, the Services) to amend their Endangered Species Act (ESA or the… Read More

INGAA Foundation names industry veteran Tony Straquadine as new executive director

The INGAA Foundation announced today that industry veteran Tony Straquadine will assume the role of executive director September 17. As executive director, Straquadine will be responsible for managing the Foundation’s technical and economic studies, implementing its strategic plan and overseeing the planning and studies process. He will also lead the… Read More

Natural Gas is an Integral Element of Portland�s Microbreweries

In an effort to #fuelyourwanderlust, we are traveling from the West Coast to the East Coast sharing famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures and showing how natural gas makes them unique. During our journey to popular travel destinations across the United States, we have landed in the city aptly nicknamed… Read More