About SIF
 The APGA Security and Integrity Foundation (SIF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The American Public Gas Association (APGA) created the SIF in 2004. The SIF is dedicated to promoting the security and operational integrity and safety of small natural gas distribution and utilization facilities. The SIF focus’s its resources on enhancing the abilities of gas utility operators to prevent, mitigate and repair damage to the nation’s small gas distribution infrastructure. Small gas systems are very conscientious and dedicated to maintaining records of safety and operational excellence. Economics of scale favor large systems by spreading compliance costs over a greater number of customers. The safety records of our nation’s smallest operators continue to be identical to that of the largest operators. As new safety standards are promulgated and the compliance costs grow ever larger, the limited resources of small systems become increasingly strained.
The SIF provides education, training, materials, services and products specifically designed to increase the knowledge, skill and abilities of small distribution system and master meter system operators. The SIF focuses on increasing small operator’s compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
The SIF delivers programs and services to the industry through a cooperative agreement with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrations (PHMSA) working closely with the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) and other state pipeline safety organizations.
SIF programs and services include:
Operator Qualification
Distribution Integrity Management (SHRIMP)
Operations and Maintenance
Regulatory and Compliance Training
Drug and Alcohol Plans
For more information contact Todd Brady or John Erickson.
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