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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

CS-G-4 Site Specific Safety Plans

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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

Comments to EPA on Emission Standards for New

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) request for input on granting a 2-year stay and a three month stay of certain aspects… Read More

INGAA announces retirement of Terry Boss

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America today announced the retirement of Terry Boss, senior vice president of environment, safety and operations, after a distinguished 33-year career in the pipeline industry, including 23 years with INGAA.   Boss, who has led INGAA's efforts on pipeline safety and operations as well… Read More

INGAA’s Motion to Intervene and Associated Comments in Regards to Kansas Corporation Commission’s Nov. 7 Motion

          Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“Commission” or “FERC”) November 7, 2017 Notice of Filing regarding a Motion to Show Cause (“Motion”) filed by the Kansas Corporation Commission (“KCC”), and Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of… Read More

Enjoy Cooking with Gas this Holiday Season

The holidays are synonymous with food, and as you consider the menu of culinary options for your table this holiday season, consider the benefits of cooking with natural gas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=5vWNaNRl08c There's a reason why 'Cooking With Gas' is synonymous with speed and efficiency. Check out … Read More

Joint Comments in response to DOT’s Notice of Regulatory Review

The Associations (API, AGA, INGAA) and our members are deeply committed to continuing to improve natural gas pipeline safety and to working collaboratively with PHMSA and other stakeholders to develop regulations and initiatives that provide meaningful advancements in pipeline safety. In the past, this constructive relationship has resulted… Read More

Joint Comments on the Safety of Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities Interim Final Rule

Underground storage of natural gas is an integral component of the nation’s energy system, and our nation’s significant storage capacity enables storage operators and utilities to offer clean natural gas to consumers reliably throughout the year in a cost-efficient manner. Each Association and its member companies has a strong commitment… Read More

Underground Gas Storage – Personnel Training, Education & Experience Programs

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Joint reply comments on FERC�s grid reliability and resilience pricing notice of proposed rulemaking

Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) October 2, 2017 Notice Inviting Comments, the following entities (collectively, “Joint Industry Commenters”) submit reply comments: Advanced Energy Economy Alliant Energy Corporate Services, Inc. American Biogas Council American Council on Renewable Energy American Forest & Paper Association American Petroleum Institute… Read More

INGAA reply comments on FERC�s grid reliability and resilience pricing notice of proposed rulemaking

Pursuant to the Notice issued October 2, 2017 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) in response to the Department of Energy (DOE) direction on September 28, 2017, under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act that FERC consider a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR… Read More

INGAA Foundation elects Blacksmith Group’s Mark Hereth chairman

The INGAA Foundation’s board of directors elected Mark Hereth, managing director of The Blacksmith Group/Process Performance Improvement Consultants (P-PIC), as its new chairman for a one-year term beginning November 4. “Hereth is well-versed in the risk management and improvement programs necessary to ensure the continued integrity of the North American… Read More

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! In towns all over the United States, children are getting ready to go trick or treating. There are some tricks about pipelines that need to be debunked and we have the truths (or treats you could say) to do just that.   Trick 1: Nobody monitors… Read More