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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

Underground Storage Personnel Training Education Experience.pdfDownload… Read More

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

INGAA board elects Iroquois Pipeline President Jeff Bruner chairman

The board of directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America announced the election October 26 of Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company President Jeffrey Bruner as chairman of the INGAA board of directors for a one-year term from October 2017 to October 2018.   “As the chairman of INGAA, Jeff… Read More

Energy Industry Associations File Comments with FERC Opposing Rule Proposed by Energy Secretary Perry to Subsidize Coal

A diverse group of 12 energy industry associations representing oil, natural gas, wind, solar, efficiency, and other energy technologies today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed rulemaking on grid resiliency pricing. In joint comments, this broad group… Read More

Joint Industry Comments Opposing October 2 DOE Proposal

   Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) October 2, 2017 Notice Inviting Comments,1 the following entities2 (collectively, “Joint Industry Commenters”) submit these comments in response to the Secretary of Energy’s September 28, 2017 proposal of a rule for final action by the Commission (“DOE NOPR”)3 under… Read More

Comments on FERC NOPR in response to DOE’s October 2 Direction

Pursuant to the Notice issued on 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 (DOE Act) (42 U.S.C. § 7173) that FERC… Read More

INGAA supports efforts to enhance grid reliability and resilience

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America in comments filed Monday reaffirmed its confidence in the reliability and resilience of the interstate natural gas transmission network, and dismissed the Department of Energy’s contention that weather-related events justified propping up uneconomic coal and nuclear plants in wholesale electricity markets administered… Read More

INGAA Comments on United States Army Corps of Engineers’ Request for Input on Existing Regulations

 Dear Ms. Coulombe, The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (the “Corps’”) request for input on existing regulations that should be repealed, replaced or modified. 82 Fed. Reg. 33,470 (July 20, 2017). Specifically, the Corps… Read More

INGAA president praises quick Senate action to confirm PHMSA administrator

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, commended the Senate for its quick work in approving Howard Elliott as head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the Department of Transportation. … Read More

INGAA president commends Senate committee approval of PHMSA administrator nominee

Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today commended the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for voting to report favorably Howard Elliott as the head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. “INGAA applauds the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation… Read More

Energy industry associations call on FERC to expand deliberative process before unprecedented rulemaking

A group of 11 energy industry associations representing natural gas, wind, solar, rural coops and other energy technologies today filed a motion at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed rulemaking on grid resiliency pricing. In their motion, energy industry associations called on… Read More