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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
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Please see the attached press release responding to the NTSB update on the San Bruno accident. Read More
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
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
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
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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 testimony on reauthorization of the Pipeline Safety Act. Read More
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
Statement of INGAA President Donald Santa regarding the pipeline accident in San Bruno, CA. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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