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INGAA president hails restoration of FERC quorum

 Don Santa, president and chief executive officerof the Interstate Natural Ga… Read More

Smart Pigs are Helping to Ensure Safe Pipelines

Ensuring the functionality and integrity of pipelines is our industry’s number one priority. Over the years, engineers have worked to create and continuously improve what the energy industry refers to as “smart pigs.” These tools are created to inspect a pipeline using advanced imaging technology. Researchers have continuously improved smart… Read More

Post-Technical Conference Comments of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

Pursuant to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or “Commission”) “Notice of Technical Conference (“Notice”) and “Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference” (“Supplemental Notice”) on developments in natural gas index liquidity and transparency, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) submits the following post-technical conference comments.  INGAA is a trade association that… Read More

Natural Gas Industry Releases Practical

The Natural Gas Council, which collectively represents companies that produce, transport and deliver clean, affordable natural gas throughout the United States, today released a joint report, “Natural Gas: Reliable and Resilient” that provides a practical guide to the operational measures, physical characteristics and contractual underpinnings of the natural gas system’s… Read More

INGAA recommends new alternative to existing class location change regulations

INGAA on July 24 suggested new alternatives to the existing class-location change regulation in response to a request for information as the Department of Transportation reviews “existing regulations to identify unnecessary obstacles to transportation infrastructure projects.” INGAA, in comments, noted its strong support for regulations that advance improvements in pipeline… Read More

INGAA board of directors affirms commitment to responsible pipeline construction

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America has long stood for safe and responsible construction and operation of natural gas pipelines. Recognizing the increase in pipeline-construction activity, particularly in areas unaccustomed to energy pipelines, the INGAA board… Read More

INGAA president lauds House approval of pipeline permitting bill

Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today lauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 2910, legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX) to improve interagency coordination in the review of proposed natural gas pipelines:   “We applaud the House for… Read More

Letter to Speaker Ryan and Democratic Leader Pelosi on HR 2910

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day! This is the time to fire up the barbecue, spend time outside, and relax with family and friends while celebrating America’s birthday. It is also the time to reflect on everything America is built on, such as freedom, hard work and self-sustainability. While you’re enjoying the holiday… Read More

INGAA president urges quick action on newest FERC candidate

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today lauded the White House for announcing its intent to nominate Rich Glick as a commissioner to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:   “INGAA’s applauds the announcement of President Trump’s intent to nominate Richard… Read More

PHMSA Guidelines

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June is National Safety Month

It’s finally summer, and while you are enjoying fun in the sun, it’s still important to be safe. June has been National Safety Month, a time when thousands of organizations across the country focus on reducing leading causes of accidents at work, on the road and in communities.  The Department… Read More

Joint Association Letter to Rep. Flores to Improve Interagency Coordination in the Review of Natural Gas Pipelines

Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone: The undersigned associations are writing to express our support for H.R. 2910, legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX) to improve interagency coordination in the review of proposed natural gas pipelines. The legislation is scheduled for consideration by the… Read More

Guidelines for Contractors to Prepare for Onsite Protests

Guidelines for Contractors to Prepare for Onsite Protests 6-16-17 initia….pdfDownload… Read More

CS-G-2 Job Safety Analysis

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Multigroup Letter to the Senate Leadership on FERC Nominee Confirmations

Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Democratic Leader Schumer: The undersigned associations urge you to act quickly to restore a quorum at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC has lacked a quorum for more than four months, placing energy infrastructure permitting and approvals on an indefinite hold and creating… Read More

INGAA Foundation names Jason Goldstein incoming executive director

The INGAA Foundation announced that industry veteran Jason M. Goldstein will formally assume the role of executive director of the organization, upon the August 31 retirement of Richard Hoffmann. Goldstein joined the Foundation staff in June to work with Hoffmann and the Foundation team to create a smooth transition. As… Read More

INGAA president lauds Senate panel action FERC nominees; urges prompt confirmation by full Senate

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today lauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s decision to “report out” favorably the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson to serve as members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:   “We… Read More

Supplemental Comments of AGA

The American Gas Association (AGA), the Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL), the American Petroleum Institute (API), the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) and GPA Midstream Association (GPA) jointly submit the attached ICF technical report, “Feasibility and Impacts of Domestic Content Requirements for U.S. Oil and Gas Pipelines”… Read More