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Current Practices for Communicating with Emergency Responders

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

Capitalizing on Energy Abundance: Reaping the Benefits Will Require a Multi-Billion Dollar Investment

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

INGAA Board of Directors reaffirms Commitment to Landowners

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

INGAA President discusses Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure on Platts TV

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

INGAA President discusses Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure on Platts TV

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

INGAA President comments on Senate Confirmation of FERC Commissioners

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

INGAA Comments on Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Proposed Rule

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 Testifies on H.R. 1587: The Energy Infrastructure Improvement Act.

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

INGAA Comments Regarding Environmental Protection Agency Technical White Papers

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

INGAA comments on PHMSA’s Public Workshop on Class Location Methodology

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the interstate natural gas pipeline  industry in North America, welcomes the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Pipeline  and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Class Location Methodology Public … Read More

Don Santa Testifies on the Pipeline Safety

 Don Santa, President & CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, testified before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011. Mr. Santa discussed the following topics: INGAA’s Safety Commitments Recent Pipeline… Read More

INGAA commends president�s effort to upgrade nation�s infrastructure

Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today released the following statement commending the White House’s call to action to modernize and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure: “We commend President Obama for taking action to implement the March 2012 Executive Order 13604 to modernize… Read More

INGAA commends House panel for passage of cross-border pipeline permitting bill

Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today released the following statement commending the House Energy and Commerce Committee for reporting H.R. 3301, the North America Energy Infrastructure Act, sponsored by Committee Chairman Fred Upton (Republican-Michigan) and Rep. Gene Green (Democrat-Texas) to modernize and… Read More

INGAA Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule

Background: INGAA filed comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 24 on the agency’s proposed revisions to the greenhouse gas reporting rule.  … Read More

INGAA’s Comments to OSHA’s Request for Information concerning Process Safety Management

Several of the issues raised in OSHA’s RFI may significantly impact INGAA’s members. INGAA appreciates the opportunity to comment on OSHA’s RFI, and is willing to meet with OSHA to address any concerns OSHA may have. PSM Comments 3.31.pdfDownload… Read More

April is National Safe Digging Month. Celebrate by calling 811 before digging

An underground pipeline or utility line is damaged by a digging project once every three minutes in the United States. Take a moment during the month of April – National Safe Digging Month – to remember always to dial 811 when you plan a digging project – whether it is… Read More

INGAA looks forward to working with administration to reduce methane

Don Santa, president and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today released the following statement commenting on an initiative by the Obama administration to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector:  “INGAA looks forward to working with the administration on research and development and other… Read More

Natural Gas Met the Challenge of Winter 2013-2014: Record Demand Served During Sustained

Background: According to the National Climatic Data Center, energy demand in the continental United States was 27 percent higher than average this winter. Numerous cold Arctic air outbreaks impacted the Midwest throughout the winter and seven Midwestern states experienced a top ten cold winter. The Northeast, High Plains and the… Read More

U.S.

The United States and Canada will require annual average midstream natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids midstream infrastructure investment of nearly $30 billion per year, or $641 billion (real 2012$) total over the 22-year period from 2014 to 2035, a new study finds. The report, North American… Read More