2:00-2:20 p.m.

Staff and Other Regulatory Updates

Subcommittee members and audience provide relevant regulatory updates

NRRI Introduction/Discussion

NRRI is in the process of developing a new Regulatory Training Initiative.  Jeff Loiter will introduce the project to attendees, direct  attendees to relevant resources and answer any questions that may arise.   

Presenter:  Jeff Loiter, Principal Researcher, NRRI

Renewable Natural Gas

A presentation by NW Natural on the company's efforts in regards to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Oregon's new RNG legislation.

Presenter: Zach Kravitz, Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs, NW Natural

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Effective communications between pipeline safety officials and operators is of critical importance.  The presenters will discuss the importance and implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Presenter: TBD

Natural Gas Bans & their Impacts

Certain parts of the country are seeing increasing demand for natural gas at a time when pipeline capacity additions are limited by state actions.  The presenter will address how this situation has led to moratoria on new customer additions and their impacts -- economic and otherwise.   

Presenter: Daniel Lapato, Senior Director, State Affairs, AGA