American Gas - May 2012 - (Page 2)

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE All in a Day’s Work Kudos to our industry’s dedicated, skilled professionals who are keeping safety first. energy source to their homes on a daily basis. We take this responsibility very seriously and work to earn, and keep, their trust every day. While pipeline systems and regulations M DAVE MCCURDY President and CEO dmccurdy@aga.org vary throughout the country, the more than 200 local natural gas utilities that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States agree that our top priority is helping to ensure that our customers, regulators and elected officials are confident in our ability to continue to safely deliver natural gas to meet the United States’ needs for clean, economical and abundant fuel. Natural gas utilities are subject not only to their own stringent internal controls, but also must meet rigorous federal and state oversight to help ensure that natural gas is delivered safely, reliably and efficiently. AGA members are part of the communities they serve, and they interact with customers on a regular basis. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the safety of the pipeline system is a key focus. Our cover story this month talks about the aftermath of the natural gas pipeline rupture that took place in San Bruno, Calif., on Sept. 9, 2010. When any accident occurs it is a tragedy felt throughout our industry. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to those who have been affected by this tragic incident. The article details the rigorous efforts by local and federal authorities and the natural gas industry to continue to enhance safety efforts for our nation’s pipelines. AGA and our member companies continue to reinforce our ongoing commitment to enhanc- ore than 175 million Americans throughout this country trust a local natural gas utility to deliver this clean ing the safety of the nation’s natural gas delivery system. Working with national, state and local regulators, we have sought to take every precaution to help prevent future accidents. The Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act is now law. AGA and its members worked diligently with Congress on this important legislation to make certain the end result was a good, effective bill that would lead to increased safety. We are pleased that the bill signed by the president will enhance our industry’s ability to serve our customers safely and reliably. The natural gas utility industry has an incredible cadre of dedicated and skilled professionals who oversee and operate our natural gas delivery system. Hundreds of these individuals from our member companies throughout the country and abroad will gather in San Francisco this month at the AGA Operations Conference. Over the past decade, this conference has grown into the natural gas industry’s premier forum for operations professionals. More than 100 presentations are planned to strategically foster information exchange and move our industry forward. Our commitment to innovation and safety never ceases. America’s natural gas utilities are members of the community in which they live and work and want what customers want: safe, reliable and affordable access to this American energy source that provides warm food, hot water and the comfort of a heated home. 2 AMERICAN GAS MAY 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - May 2012

American Gas - May 2012
Contents
President’s Message
In the News
Advertisers’ Index
Ask AGA
It’s Unanimous: Pipeline Safety Is Key
The Letter of the Law …
Places to Be
Jobline
Marketplace
Facts on Gas

American Gas - May 2012

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