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General Regulatory Approach: In the ANPRM, DHS asks “whether or not commenters think that deletions, additions or modification to the list of exempt facilities should be considered.” 79 Fed. Reg. at 48695. When it enacted the CFATS enabling legislation, Congress was clear that CFATS regulations shall apply to chemical facilities… Read More
Don Santa, president and CEO, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, talks about the benefits of pipelines to consumers and the energy industry. Q What is your vision of the North American pipeline industry of the… Read More
In the supplemental notice, OSHA is soliciting comments on whether to amend the proposed rule to require that employers inform their employees of their right to report injuries and illnesses, and that any injury and illness reporting requirements established by the employer must be reasonable and not unduly burdensome. OSHA… Read More
On October 9, 2014, as part of an industry coalition, INGAA filed comments in response to the two proposed rules and a policy statement jointly issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The proposals would significantly revise the critical habitat review process… Read More
The board of directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America announced the election October 10 of Ronald J. Tanski, president and chief executive officer of National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel) (NYSE: NFG), as chairman of the INGAA board of directors for a one-year term… Read More
On September 18, 2014, Commissioner Moeller convened a meeting to consider a national electronic information and trading platform for natural gas (Docket No. AD14-19). In response to the commissioner’s invitation to submit additional comments, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) filed comments on October 1, 2014, in… Read More
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) submitted comments on September 29, 2014 in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or Commission) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to amend the filing requirements for natural gas pipeline system map(s). The Commission proposed to eliminate the annual requirement… Read More
Pipelines safely, responsibly and reliably deliver abundant natural gas to the American consumer and make the U.S. natural gas production boom possible. In order to build a natural gas pipeline across state lines, a company must receive approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which determines whether there is… Read More
The INGAA Foundation Inc. and ICF International today said they are making available analytical data supporting the Foundation’s North American Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Capitalizing on Our Energy Abundance report. “This new service will provide value-added information to subscribers that goes… Read More
Washington, DC, United States, August 11, 2014 — The INGAA Foundation Inc. and ICF International today said they are making available analytical data supporting the Foundation’s North American Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Capitalizing on Our Energy Abundance report. “This new service will provide value-added information to subscribers that goes beyond… Read More
America’s interstate natural gas transmission industry has made great strides in recent years in reducing the amount of natural gas released from pipeline systems, thanks in part to pipeline safety efforts and modernization and expansion projects to ensure system reliability and resiliency. INGAA’s board of directors is committed to building… Read More
Background In light of significant events in the natural gas pipeline industry, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the INGAA Foundation and its members have seen the necessity for more effective communication and interaction with emergency response personnel. A 2011 INGAA filing with the Department of Transportation states that… Read More
Richard Hoffmann, the Executive Director of the INGAA Foundation, Inc., wrote an article that appeared in the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)’s July/August edition of Right of Way Magazine: The Voice of the Right of Way Profession, which explained the need for energy infrastructure… Read More
WASHINGTON—In recognition of the increased level of natural gas pipeline development across the United States, particularly in areas unaccustomed to such activities, the board of directors of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America reaffirmed July 17 its commitment to engage landowners in a respectful, informative and clear… Read More
Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, addressed topics including natural gas market trends, the natural gas regulatory model and gas-electric reliability in a Platts TV interview with Platts Senior Correspondent Chris Newkumet. The interview aired on Sunday July 13 as part of Platts Energy… Read More
Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, addressed topics including natural gas market trends, the natural gas regulatory model and gas-electric reliability in a Platts TV interview with Platts Senior Correspondent Chris Newkumet. The interview aired on Sunday July 13 as part of Platts… Read More
Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Acting Chairman Cheryl LaFleur and Norman Bay to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: “The natural gas pipeline industry looks forward to working with commissioners LaFleur and… Read More
Proposed Revisions to 25 PA Code, Chapters 121 and 129, PA Bulletin, Vol. 44, No. 16 (April 19, 2014) Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs (Proposed Rule) Summary of Comments By the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America Comments submitted by the Interstate Natural Gas… Read More
Don Santa, President & CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, testified on June 20 2014 before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and Committee on Natural Resources regarding H.R. 1587, The Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act. Mr. Santa spoke on the following topics:… Read More
Below, please find three links to INGAA’s comments on the following white papers: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Methane White Paper: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Compressors Environmental Protection… Read More