Jul 29, 2025 IPAA PHMSA ANPRM on Pipeline Safety Regulations Comments
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) submits the following comments regarding PHMSA’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding Pipeline Safety Regulations. IPAA members are the primary producers of the nation’s natural gas and oil, accounting for 90 percent of America’s natural gas production and 83 percent of its oil output. Independent producers remain a driving force in our economy and support millions of jobs in the United States.
Although there are a variety of important issues facing independent producers regarding pipeline safety issues, IPAA wants to raise several specific issues outlined below…