Advocacy Comments & Filings

GPA Midstream supports PHMSA repair criteria updates, urges agency to review technical feedback.

Following the July 30, 2026 meeting of PHMSA's Gas and Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committees GPA Midstream, joined by API and AFPM, in expressing support for the agency's proposed in-plant piping rule. The proposed amendment would align the Part 192 framework with PHMSA’s longstanding approach to in-plant piping under Part 195, codify longstanding industry practice and agency interpretations, and provide greater clarity regarding the boundary between PHMSA-regulated transportation facilities and in-plant piping systems that are subject to OSHA requirements.

GPA Midstream, API, and Liquid Energy Pipeline Association released a document articulating the midstream industry's commitment to engage stakeholders and communities where pipelines are located throughout the lifecycle of the pipeline.

GPA Midstream supports BLM proposal to modernize federal oil and gas royalty rule

GPA Midstream recommends EPA finalize minor New Source Review permitting requirements

GPA Midstream submitted comments supporting PHMSA's effort to eliminate duplicative data collections, clarify reporting instructions, and focus information collection activities on data that directly supports pipeline safety oversight.

GPA Midstream joined API and INGAA in opposing a USDA proposal that would affect pipeline rights-of-way.

GPA Midstream provide detailed comments regarding EPA's proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and Reconsideration (91 FR 21672, April 22, 2026). The comments are designed to assist EPA in developing a final rule that is technically sound, reasonable, and practicable.

GPA Midstream joined a coalition of more than three dozen industry trade groups supporting rescission of SEC climate disclosure rule.

GPA Midstream supports FAA Section 2209 implementation, and seeks changes to critical infrastructure eligibility criteria. Section 2209 addresses operation of unmanned aircraft (drones) near fixed site infrastructure facilities.