Operations & Safety Resources

APGA represents America's publicly- and community-owned natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs). The safety of the systems, communities, and customers is our top priority.

APGA organizes member sharing events and develops programs with a specific goal to improve the reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory environment in which public gas systems operate.

As a small public gas system, the community of systems joined together through APGA, provides me with an abundant amount of resources and contacts that […] I would otherwise not have access to or resources to acquire.

Operations Tools & Resources

APGA has various operations focused tools and programs such as the GOAL Program, PSMS Planning Tool, SOAR, and more to help members improve their operations.

Benchmarking Program

The APGA Benchmarking Program is now available for APGA members.

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APGA Goal Tool

APGA GOAL (GAS OVERALL AWARENESS LEVEL) TOOL is your solution for measuring safety-awareness effectiveness as required by Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

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Mutual Aid Program

APGA has created the new Mutual Aid Program to allow utilities to provide and receive aid from natural gas system program participants from around the country in the event of a disaster or emergency situation – a critical component during a scenario requiring an urgent response.

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Natural Gas Safety Page

Publicly-owned and community-owned gas systems take great pride in their ability to deliver natural gas safely to over 5 million customers in the United States. Safety is our members' top priority.

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PSMS Planning Tool

The APGA PSMS Task Group and ENERGY Worldnet have collaborated to provide PSMS Planning / Gap Analysis Tool for Small Operators. This is a self-assessment tool intended to introduce users to the elements of API RP 1173, while helping identify potential areas for improvement.

PSMS Planning Tool

APGA SOAR

APGA's System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program honors those public natural gas systems that have achieved excellence in the operation of their natural gas utility. Attaining the APGA SOAR shows board members, community leaders, service providers and customers the utility's commitment to operational excellence.

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PHMSA NGDISM Grant

APGA has put together this page to help utilities with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program.

View APGA NGDISM Page

Security Self-Assessment Tool

The Security Self-Assessment Tool is a voluntary, self-guided assessment created by APGA and EverLine.

Security Self-Assessment Tool

Operations Events

APGA members engage in operations and safety information sharing at virtual and in-person conferences.

Operations Conference

APGA holds an annual Operations Conference which focuses on utility operations and safety topics.

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Webinars

APGA holds roundtables and webinars on a variety of topics from subject matter experts throughout the year.

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Operations Committees

APGA's most important work is performed through committees, subcommittees, and task-forces comprised of volunteer APGA members. Below are committees that specifically focus on operatons and safety topics.

Interested in joining an APGA committee? We encourage any interested APGA members to join our committees! Send an email to info@apga.org, the APGA contact below, or click the button to fill out form.

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APGA’s Damage Prevention Subcommittee advances the Board-identified pipeline safety priorities by identifying damage prevention best practices and developing tools to aid APGA members in implementing those best practices.

Contact: ZACHARY HILLOCK

APGA’s Environmental Subcommittee advances the Board-identified environmental priorities by monitoring and engaging in environmental matters impacting public gas systems.

Contact: ERIN KURILLA

APGA’s Operations & Safety Committee advances the Board-identified operations & safety priorities by monitoring and engaging in operations, pipeline safety, and employee safety matters impacting public gas systems.

Contact: ERIN KURILLA

Operations Recognition & Awards

Each year APGA presents awards to recognize individuals within our organization who have gone above and beyond to represent the interests of APGA and public gas. Below are some of our operations and safety focused awards.

Safety Management Excellence Award

This award is given to an APGA member system that consistently operates at the highest safety levels, and demonstrated a dedication to implementing impactful employee safety programs. The winning system will have clearly demonstrated themselves as an achiever of excellence in the field of Safety Management.

Safety Contest Award

All APGA members are eligible to enter the APGA Safety Contest which determines winners based on the systems' overall incident (lost work time) rate.

System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Program

APGA's public gas system members take great pride in their ability to deliver natural gas safely and efficiently to over 5 million customers in 38 states. APGA is pleased to announce the System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) to recognize those public gas systems that have achieved excellence in the operation of their natural gas utility. This award is open for applications on January 1 every year and closes the first week of March.

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APGA Security and Integrity Foundation

The APGA Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, is dedicated to promoting the security, operational integrity, and safety of natural gas distribution and utilization facilities. The SIF focuses its resources on enhancing the ability of gas utility operators to prevent, mitigate, and repair damage to the nation’s small gas distribution infrastructure.

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More Resources

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Association Materials and Resources

APGA creates resources for our members with a specific goal to support and help the public gas system industry.

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Members Only Resources

APGA has created resources for our members such as directories, publications, and more! Please log in to view the full list.

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Get Involved

There are many opportunities for all APGA members (system, associates, and agency members) to get involved from being involved in our committees, engaging in advocacy, and more!

Conferences and Webinars

APGA holds four conferences a year, including an annual Operations Conference along with webinars that feature speakers and panels of experts on topics such as integrity management, regulatory compliance, and new technology. on operations-focused topics such as Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).

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