OPERATIONS MANAGING COMMITTEE:
Mission: To oversee operations committees, working groups, and interest groups ensuring continuity and value to members. Monitor, revise, and develop new operations policies, strategic plan, and committee structure.
Chair: Tim Small, National Grid
Vice Chair: Jean-Marc Teixeira, Vermont Gas
CONNECTICUT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mission: Foster a relationship with Connecticut's Public Utilities Commission pipeline safety division staff. Address Connecticut specific natural gas operational issues.
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CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE:
Mission: Provide a forum for construction and maintenance professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
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CORROSION:
Mission: Provide a forum for corrosion professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
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CUSTOMER FIELD SERVICE UTILIZATION:
Mission: Provide a forum for customer service professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
Chair: Paul Pirro, Public Service Electric & Gas
Vice Chair: Luke Monaghan, Consolidated Edison
DAMAGE PREVENTION COMMITTEE:
Mission: Work with regional one call centers, the Common Ground Alliance, contractors, and regulators to identify and implement new processes, technology, and best practices leading to continuous improvements in facility damages.
Chair: Diane Benedetto, National Grid
Vice Chair: Maria Diaz, New Jersey Natural Gas
DISTRIBUTION INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP:
Mission: Customize and implement a Regional Distribution Integrity Management Program. Identify and initiate opportunities for collaborative activities important in achieving regulatory compliance. Review state and federal audit findings.
Chair: Dave Grande, Berkshire Gas
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Mission: Plan, conduct, and review annual operations emergency mutual aid drill. Identify emergency personnel training needs, share practices and develop/enhance training materials.
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EMERGENCY MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PLANS
Member companies of the Northeast Gas Association (NGA) may have occasion to call upon other member companies for emergency assistance in the form of personnel, supplies and/or equipment. NGA maintains three Mutual Assistance Programs designed to aid companies during emergency situations. The LNG Trucking Emergency Response Plan provides a quick and effective response to an LNG tank truck emergency. The Gas Supply Task Force Plan provides guidelines for addressing gas supply emergency situations in the region. The Operations Emergency Mutual Assistance Plan (Plan) provides guidelines to aid in maintaining or restoring gas utility service when such service has been disrupted by acts of the elements, equipment malfunctions, accidents, sabotage, or any other occurrences where the parties deem emergency assistance to be necessary or advisable.
(The paragraph above was taken from the Operation Emergency Assistance Contract)
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Mission: NGA's Environmental Matters Committee is comprised of environmental representatives from local distribution companies, interstate pipelines, and LNG members. It reviews and assesses federal and state regulatory requirements and proceedings, and occasionally provides comments on environmental issues from a regional perspective through NGA.
Chair: Deb Blanch, National Grid
GAS CONTROL COMMITTEE:
Mission: Plan, conduct and critique annual gas supply emergency drill. Oversee compliance with PHMSA Control Room Management Regulation.
Chair: Mike Lang, Orange & Rockland Utilities
Pipeline Coordinator: Tom Atkinson, Spectra Energy
Upstate NY Coordinator: Jim Ward, St. Lawrence Gas
New England Coordinator: Mark Eagan, National Grid
GAS OPERATIONS SCHOOL COMMITTEE:
Mission: Develop and coordinate annual June Gas Operations School providing technical, management, hands-on and classroom training to distribution, transmission, and contractor personnel.
Chair: Brad Wong, NSTAR
Vice Chair: Sarah Millot, Yankee Gas Services
INTEREST GROUPS:
Mission: Provide a forum for industry professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
LNG ACADEMY STEERING COMMITTEE:
Mission: Coordinate annual LNG training program, mock drill, and update regional LNG Trucking Emergency Plan.
Chair: Scott Laplante, NSTAR
Vice Chair: Dana Argo, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts |
MASSACHUSETTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mission: Foster a relationship with Massachusetts State Public Utility Commission pipeline safety division staff. Address Massachusetts specific natural gas operational issues.
Chair: Rich Nasman, Berkshire Gas
Vice Chair: Thomas Hart, NSTAR
MEASUREMENT:
Mission: Provide a forum for industry measurement professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
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NEW JERSEY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mission: Foster a relationship with New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities pipeline safety division staff. Address New Jersey specific natural gas operational issues.
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NEW YORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Mission: Foster a relationship with New York State Public Service Commission pipeline safety division staff. Address New York specific natural gas operational issues.
Chair: Kevin House, National Fuel
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OQ WORKING GROUP:
Mission: Maintain Regional Operator Qualification Written Plan and Qualification Program. Oversee Ad Hoc SME teams working on the enhancement of NGA OQ Evaluation materials.
Chair: Dan Tomich, National Fuel
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PIPE JOINING COMMITTEE:
Mission: Oversee NGA Plastic Pipe Qualification and Welding Qualification Programs. Address regional plastic pipe joining and welding issues.
Chair: Steve Joslyn, Connecticut Natural Gas
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PIPELINE SAFETY REGULATORY COMMITTEE:
Mission: Respond on behalf of NGA's membership to proposed rulemakings and recommendations promulgated by state or federal agencies. Oversee direction of regional regulatory compliance programs.
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Vice Chair: Raymond Witte, National Fuel
PUBLIC AWARENESS WORKING GROUP:
Mission: Maintain Regional Public Awareness Written Plan. Coordinate regional education, communication, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Review state and federal audit findings.
Chair: John Ludwigsen, Consolidated Edison
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QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL:
Mission: Provide a forum for QA/QC professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
Chair: Dave Merte, Central Hudson
Vice Chair: Stephen Prall, Orange & Rockland
SAFETY AND HEALTH:
Mission: Provide a forum for safety and health professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
Chair: Dave Attig, Vermont Gas
Vice Chair: Vincent Taylor, New York State Electric & Gas
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION COMMITTEE:
Mission: Identify industry training and qualification needs. Assist in the development/enhancement of operations training programs. Assist in the enhancement of qualification delivery, tracking, and reporting.
Chair: Jean Rivard, Connecticut Natural Gas
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TRANSMISSION INTEGRITY WORKING GROUP:
Mission: Review field and audit data to assist in the maintenance of the Transmission Integrity Management Plan. Identify and initiate opportunities for collaborative activities important in achieving regulatory compliance. Identify and evaluate new Direct Assessment technologies, processes, and procedures.
Chair: Dave Merte, Central Hudson
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WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT:
Mission: Provide a forum for industry professionals to meet with peers giving them access to new ideas, information, and a vehicle for addressing issues collaboratively.
Chair: Stephen Burger, Central Hudson
Vice Chair: Scott Edgerton, New Jersey Natural Gas |
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