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FERC Explainer Part Two: The Agency Then and Now

In this segment of our FERC Explainer series, we take a closer look at the history of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and how it reviews interstate natural gas pipeline certificate applications to determine whether the project is in the [...] Read More

INGAA Comments on Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits

Dear Sir or Madam: On September 15, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed to reissue the existing Nationwide Permits (NWPs), General Conditions (GCs), and definitions with some modifications, and to issue five new NWPs. See [...] Read More

INGAA Hails Passage of Historic Pipeline Safety Act Reauthorization Bill in 2021 Omnibus Package

                                 Bipartisan legislation will enhance safety, embrace technology and further reduce methane emissions INGAA Hails Passage of [...] Read More

Natural Gas Infrastructure Reliant and Resilient Amid Record-Breaking Hurricane Season

In 2020 fashion, this year brought a record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. With 30 named storms, 13 of which became hurricanes (and six of those a Category 3 or higher), 2020 quickly surpassed the infamous 2005 hurricane season. As [...] Read More

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PHMSA Class Change NPRM Comments

The American Gas Association (AGA), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Public Gas Association (APGA), GPA Midstream Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), and NACE International Institute (jointly “the [...] Read More

Appendix A – Blade Report – Reliability Based Assessment of Pipeline Class Changes

Underground gas transmission pipelines are classified according to the presence of human populations in their proximity. These classifications are governed by PHMSA regulation (49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 192.5) and industry [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments on Subpart OOOOa

Dear Docket Clerk: The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), a trade association of the interstate natural gas pipeline industry, respectfully submits these comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments on Subpart OOOOa Appendix A

In June 2018, INGAA provided several documents to EPA regarding fugitive emissions data to substantiate its position that fugitive emissions monitoring at compressor stations should be less frequent than quarterly. EPA’s review of that [...] Read More

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INGAA Comments on Methane Policy

Dear Ms. Hambrick, The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), a trade association that represents members of the interstate natural gas pipeline industry, respectfully submits these comments in response to the United States [...] Read More

Working with Landowners to Build and Maintain our Nation�s Energy Infrastructure

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and its member companies are committed to building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with landowners. Since a pipeline will be on a landowner’s land for many years to come, [...] Read More

INGAA Comments on Senate Confirmation of Allison Clements and Mark Christie as FERC Commissioners

                                                                      [...] Read More

Coalition Letter in Support of FERC Confirmations

Dear Majority Leader McConnell and Democratic Leader Schumer: The undersigned organizations represent a broad constituency of industries, companies, and labor unions who build and provide equipment, materials, supplies, services, and human capital [...] Read More

FERC Explainer Part 1: The Importance of FERC and its Commissioners

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is one of the most important, talented and productive energy regulatory bodies in the country. FERC is the U.S. federal agency charged with regulating a wide range of energy functions, including the [...] Read More

INGAA Appoints C.J. Osman as Vice President of Government Affairs

  INGAA Appoints C.J. Osman as Vice President of Government Affairs The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is pleased to announce that Christopher “C.J.” Osman has been appointed Vice President of Government [...] Read More

INGAA Congratulates President-Elect Biden

  INGAA Congratulates President-Elect Biden INGAA President and CEO Amy Andryszak issued the following statement on the election of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America: “We congratulate President-Elect [...] Read More

Pipeline permitting predictability needed to promote energy security and economic stability

By Stanley Chapman III, Chairman, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America After a spring and summer of troubling activity that could have far-reaching impacts on energy infrastructure, I think it’s critical that we at INGAA take a [...] Read More

INGAA Appoints Amy Andryszak as New President and CEO

  INGAA Appoints Amy Andryszak as New President and CEO Andryszak brings years of bipartisan public policy work and energy industry experience to natural gas pipeline trade association. After an extensive search, the Chairman of the [...] Read More

PHMSA Safety Rules Ready for Update

Protecting the safety of employees, the environment and the communities in which we operate is the number one priority for natural gas pipeline operators. Robust planning, programming and regulatory requirements put safety at the top of mind during [...] Read More

Call 811 Before You Dig so 911 is Not Needed

Call 811 Before You Dig so 911 is Not Needed One of the notable physical attributes of the U.S. natural gas pipeline network is that it is predominately located underground.  This unique characteristic largely protects natural gas pipelines [...] Read More