APCA Announces Release of 811 Emergency Study

APCA is proud to inform you of today's release of a new, comprehensive study of the nation's 811 system, which found that failures in the system are costing the U.S. some $61 billion a year in waste and excess costs and creating unnecessary hazards for public safety.

The study, unprecedented in scope and scale in the damage prevention space, was conducted by Continuum Capital for the Infrastructure Protection Coalition (IPC), a coalition of industry groups who represent regular users and stakeholders in the 811 system and want to see it run safely and efficiently.

You can view the study at the coalition website: www.ipcweb.org.

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APCA Addresses Reconciliation Pitfalls in Letter to Congressional Leaders

As Congress nears an agreement on budget reconciliation legislation, APCA President Taylor Dacus sent a letter to congressional leaders on October 28 that offers our industry’s perspective on the consideration of a methane emission fee and of several harmful labor policies.

"APCA strongly objects to including a methane emissions fee/tax in reconciliation legislation," Dacus stated. "This proposal could lead to double taxation of critical members of the energy supply chain that are at the forefront of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including methane."

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APCA Journal - 3rd Quarter 2021 Edition Available

The latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.

The new APCA Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide is included. We'll talk about the Infrastructure Bill and how it will affect the industry and much more.

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APCA Journal - 2nd Quarter 2021 Edition Available

The latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.

We'll show you pictures from the APCA Convention, talk about our position on renewable gas and pipeline transportation and much more.

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