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INGAA Names Cathy Landry as Communications Director

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and The INGAA Foundation Inc. today announced the appointment of Cathy Landry as the interstate natural gas pipeline trade association’s new director of communications, effective immediately. Please see attached press release for more information. … Read More

PIPA Press Release

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INGAA Responds to NTSB Update on San Bruno Accident

Please see the attached press release responding to the NTSB update on the San Bruno accident. Read More

Development of a Permit Program for Incidental Take of Migratory Birds

  The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA” or “Act”) is a federal law administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS” or “Service”) that protects migratory birds. The Act carries out the United States’ commitment to four international conventions with Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Russia, respectively, which protect birds… Read More

INGAA Petition for Reconsideration – National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines

       Pursuant to Clean Air Act (“CAA”) section 307(d)(7)(B), 42 U.S.C. § 7607(d)(7)(B), and for the reasons set forth below, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”)  petitions the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to reconsider specific provisions of its Final Rule in “National… Read More

Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Efficiency

  This white paper, Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Efficiency, documents advances in pipeline, engine and compressor technology that have produced continuous efficiency gains in the natural gas transportation pipeline industry since the advent of long mileage pipelines.  The paper also reviews how factors such as the balance of pipe diameter… Read More

INGAA Elects Allan Bradley of Questar as INGAA Chairman

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INGAA’s Comments to GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule Regarding Subparts A and C

 INGAA member companies transport more than 85 percent of the nation’s natural gas, through over 200,000 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines. INGAA member companies operate over 6,000 stationary natural gas-fired spark ignition IC engines and 1,000 stationary natural gas-fired combustion turbines, which are installed at compressor stations along the… Read More

INGAA’s President

INGAA testimony on reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act. Read More

Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Facts

Pipeline Safety Facts  The interstate natural gas pipeline industry operates under clear regulations and robust safety standards that govern the design, construction, materials, operation and maintenance of all natural gas transmission pipelines. This industry benefits greatly from clear regulations and robust safety standards that have been in place for… Read More

San Bruno Accident Statement

Statement of INGAA President Donald Santa regarding the pipeline accident in San Bruno, CA. Read More

INGAA’s Written Comments to PCB ANPRM

 INGAA’s comments to the EPA’s ANPRM are in large part founded on the collective experience, knowledge, and expertise of its constituent members. Altogether, INGAA’s membership represents many decades of practical, hands-on experience dealing with those isolated segments of the interstate natural gas transmission system that were impacted by PCBs. While there… Read More

The Costs of Compliance to EPA’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the PCB Use Authorization for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

On April 7, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) entitled Polychlorinated Biphenyls (“PCBs”): Reassessment of Use Authorizations. In this ANPR, the EPA proposes to reassess the existing PCB use authorizations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), including the use authorization for PCBs… Read More

White Paper on EPA�s Proposed Changes to the Use Authorization for PCBs in Air Compressor Systems A Natural Gas Transmission Perspective

 On April 7, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations. In this ANPRM, the EPA proposes to reassess the existing PCB use authorizations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including the use authorization for PCBs… Read More

PCBs in the Interstate Natural Gas Transmission System � Status and Trends

On April 7, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations. In this ANPRM, the EPA proposes to reassess the existing PCB use authorizations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including the use authorization for PCBs… Read More

The Interstate Natural Gas Transmission System: Scale

On April 7, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations. In this ANPRM, the EPA proposes to reassess the existing PCB use authorizations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including the use authorization for PCBs… Read More

Risk Assessment and Risk Management of PCBs in Gas Transmission Lines

On April 7, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) entitled Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Reassessment of Use Authorizations. In this ANPRM, the EPA proposes to reassess the existing PCB use authorizations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including the use authorization for PCBs… Read More

Natural Gas Council Letter to Senate

The Natural Gas Council responds to an earlier letter from industrial organizations. The Council members assert that new natural gas supplies make it possible to expand natural gas usage in the electric and transportation sectors and support the use of natural gas as a solution for reducing emissions. The… Read More

Natural Gas Council Applauds MIT Report and Notes that it Affirms NGC Climate Positions

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Coal-Fired Electric Generation Unit Retirement Analysis

A number of impending environmental regulations have created uncertainties about the ability of certain coal‐fired power plants (utility owned and merchant owned) to remain profitable into the extended future. While impending greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation is one of the largest threats to coal-fired power plants’ economic viability, a number of… Read More