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March 12, 2010 Hon. Jeff Bingaman Chairman Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Mr. Chairman: Representing the broad spectrum of the natural gas industry, the members of the Natural Gas Council urge you and your colleagues to include… Read More

On February 2, 2010, INGAA sent a letter to Chairmen Baucus and Rangel advocating an extension of bonus depreciation for new pipelines authorized prior to July 1, 2011 and placed in service by December 31, 2013. This extension of the in-service date would recognize the value of constructing new pipeline… Read More

INGAA submits this comment letter pursuant to the notice issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on September 30, 2009, and published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2009, (the “Reconsideration Notice”).[1]  We write because it is imperative EPA establish that to the extent greenhouse gas… Read More

On January 21, 2010, INGAA, IPAA, and NGSA sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson concerning the EPA Tailoring rule’s impact on natural gas infrastructure projects.  Specifically, the application of PSD and Title V to natural gas infrastructure will cause permitting delays impeding capital projects for all segments… Read More

On January 15, 2010, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA”) sent a comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) addressing FEMA’s proposed adoption of three privately developed standards for assessing emergency preparedness.  The standards would be used as part of FEMA’s Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and… Read More

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (“INGAA) submits these comments regarding the EPA proposed “Tailoring Rule”. Under the Proposed Rule, greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by some stationary sources would be regulated through Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) and Title V permits issued under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”).  A new… Read More

On December 14, 2009 INGAA filed a letter of support and comments to docket number PHMSA-2009-0192 regarding Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Damage Prevention Programs.  INGAA is in support of PHMSA’s effort to improve One Call enforcement. Read More

This report, “Status of Waste Heat to Power Projects on Natural Gas Pipelines,” (Status Report) prepared by ICF International, provides an update to INGAA’s February 2008 white paper entitled “Waste Energy Recovery Opportunities for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines.”  The Status Report provides: (1) a summary of existing and announced… Read More

INGAA sent a letter on October 19, 2009, to Senators Bennet, Murkowski and others regarding suggestions for natural gas related provisions to be included in climate change legislation. Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2009  CONTACT: Richard Hoffmann (202-216-5909) Multi-Billion Dollar Investments in Natural Gas Infrastructure Required to Meet Projected Long-Term Supply and Demand Outlook New Study Indicates Robust Domestic Supply Outlook and Growth from Electric Generation as Key Drivers Over Next Two Decades WASHINGTON, D.C. – Projected… Read More

Abstract: The Natural Gas Pipeline and Storage Infrastructure Projections Through 2030 study, analyzes future natural gas infrastructure requirements under various market scenarios. It projects a range of investment from $133 to $210 billion in infrastructure over the next 20 years (between $6 and $10 billion per year), primarily to attach… Read More

  INGAA seeks rehearing of the Commission’s order of August 27, 2009, in Southern Natural Gas Co., et al., 128 FERC ¶ 61,198 (“Order Granting Abandonment Authority and Issuing Certificates”) and its order of September 4, 2009 in Ruby Pipeline, LLC, 128 FERC ¶ 61,224 (“Preliminary Determination On Non-Environmental Issues”).  … Read More

INGAA supports the Commission’s proposal to adopt NAESB standards for index-based pricing of capacity releases and flexible receipt and delivery points in accordance with the foregoing comments, and respectfully requests that the Commission defer implementation of final standards for index pricing of releases and flexible points until an appropriate time… Read More

On September 28, 2009, INGAA filed comments addressing the Transportation Security Administration’s proposal to solicit contact information and establish a voluntary incident reporting program as part of it forthcoming Pipeline Security Guidelines.  INGAA does not oppose TSA collecting contact information for pipeline security managers.  INGAA raises four objections to TSA’s… Read More

INGAA supports the proposed incorporation of updated consensus standards into 49 C.F.R. Part 192 (“Part 192”).  INGAA and its members participate in many of the committees responsible for developing these standards, and INGAA recognizes that the value of the consensus process cannot be fully… Read More

INGAA is concerned that the NO2 NAAQS Proposal could result in onerous regulatory requirements for NOx sources throughout the U.S., without commensurate societal benefit or compelling evidence that the proposed 1-hour standard is necessary to protect public health and welfare.  In addition, NO2 will continue… Read More

The INGAA Foundation, Inc. prepared an analysis of the process by which natural gas pipeline and storage facilities are approved to provide service in interstate commerce in the United States.  The study presents a review of the evolution of the process from the Natural Gas Act of 1938 through the… Read More

INGAA appreciates PHMSA’s interest in improving its incident, infrastructure and performance database.  Consistent with this focus, the proposed definition of “incident” should be substantially modified to reflect the central role that risk plays in distinguishing incidents from other events.  INGAA urges a number of revisions, and specifically objects to the… Read More

INGAA’s members and the Services have a mutual interest in improving the efficiency of the conference and consultation processes implementing section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).  For interstate pipelines, improved efficiency speeds the ESA consultation process and makes it more predictable and less costly.  For the Services, improved… Read More

This INGAA Foundation report forecasts the most critical skills for the natural gas pipeline industry workforce.  By identifying positions that are expected to be in short supply and critical functions in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of pipelines, this study locates the highest risk "intersections" of workforce and tasks… Read More