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INGAA Answer Opposing Petition for Initiation of Show Cause Proceedings

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”), pursuant to Rule 213 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) Rules of Practice and Procedure and the Commission’s February 7, 2018 notice, submits this Answer opposing the Petition for Initiation of Show Cause Proceedings Directed to Interstate Natural Gas… Read More

INGAA Comments on U.S. Forest Service’s Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Procedures

Dear Ms. Barker,   The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States Forest Service’s (“USFS”) request for input on revising its National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) procedures.  See 83 Fed. Reg. 302 (Jan. 3, 2018).  This notice requested… Read More

Comments on PHMSA Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting

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 third Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting on the… Read More

Donald F. Santa Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Regarding The Evolution of Energy Infrastructure in the United States and How Lessons Learned from the Past Can Inform Future Opportunities

To download the oral (below) and written statment, click here.   Good morning Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell and members of the committee. My name is Donald Santa, and I am president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America,… Read More

Natural Gas and the Olympics Opening Ceremony

The 2018 Winter Olympics are officially here! The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday, February 9, with the final leg of the torch relay and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron by South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim. While the games have officially begun and many of the… Read More

INGAA president sees White House infrastructure plan as starting point for addressing thorny pipeline review and permitting issues

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America applauded the White House for developing principles intended to foster coordination, predictability and transparency in federal environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, including energy infrastructure, such as pipelines. “Despite the clear need for new natural gas pipelines, the permitting… Read More

INGAA calls on FERC to avoid one-size-fits-all approach to pipeline rates

INGAA President and Chief Executive Officer Don Santa called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny petitions filed by several trade associations and corporations that seek to require all FERC-regulated pipelines to lower natural gas pipeline transportation rates to reflect only recent corporate income tax cuts without consideration of offsetting cost… Read More

INGAA Letter to FERC Commissioners Responding to APGA et. al Concerning Maximum Recourse Rates

Dear Chairman McIntyre: I am writing you on behalf of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) in response to letters that you received from the American Public Gas Association (APGA), various state advocates, and the Natural Gas Supply Association, dated January 3, 9, and 17 respectively.  INGAA is… Read More

CS-S-15 Pipe Loading Unloading During Construction

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Natural Gas Council Statement on State of the Union Address

As President Trump prepares to deliver tonight’s State of the Union address to Congress, the Natural Gas Council, representing the companies that collectively represent nearly all aspects of the production, transportation, sales and delivery of the nation’s natural gas, called on the president to continue to advocate for the energy… Read More

INGAA president comments on State of the Union address

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today urged Congress to remember that pipelines are critical infrastructure that support the nation’s economy as it begins work on President Trump’s infrastructure package, to be discussed in tonight’s State of the Union address:  … Read More

Natural Gas and Renewables: the Dynamic Duo

When you think of peanut butter, you think of jelly. If you see Batman, Robin is close behind. And when talking about renewable resources, of course natural gas comes to mind…right? Well it should! This pair may not be as famous as Bonnie and Clyde, but the positive impact they… Read More

INGAA Comments on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework Draft 2 of Version 1.1

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the public comment period for Draft 2 of the Cybersecurity Framework Version 1.1 (“Draft Framework”), which the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) published on its website on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. INGAA is… Read More

Energy industry associations react to FERC formal action on DOE proposed rulemaking on grid resilience pricing

 A diverse group of 11 energy industry associations representing oil, natural gas, wind, solar, efficiency, and other energy technologies today reacted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) formal action on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed rulemaking on grid resiliency pricing. In… Read More

INGAA Comments on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mitigation Policies

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States Fish & Wildlife Service’s (“FWS”) request for input on its existing Mitigation Policy and Endangered Species Act Compensatory Mitigation Policy (ESA–CMP). See 82 Fed. Reg. 51,382 (Nov. 6, 2017). INGAA is… Read More

Pipeline Association Responds to Announcement of FERC Inquiry

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today commented on the announcement by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Kevin McIntyre that he intends in 2018 to initiate an examination of the commission’s 1999 policy statement on the certification of new interstate natural gas pipeline facilities:     “The… Read More

CQ-G-1 Quality Metrics

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On the First Day of Christmas Natural Gas Gave to Me…

Natural gas brings us the 12 days of Christmas  Blog powered by INGAA member Williams The holiday season is upon us. While many think that the only contribution natural gas makes to the season is keeping our homes warm, natural gas does much more than that. Without natural… Read More

On the First Day of Christmas Natural Gas Gave to Me…

Natural gas brings us the 12 days of Christmas  Blog powered by INGAA Member Williams The holiday season is upon us. While many think that the only contribution natural gas makes to the season is keeping our homes warm, natural gas does much more than that. Without natural… Read More