Apprenticeship program aims to grow propane industry workforce

June 21, 2021 By Carly Bemer

The National Propane Gas Association launched an apprenticeship program that aims to provide more opportunities for drivers to enter the industry workforce.

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According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’

August 20, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane.

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Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

OSHA releases final crane rule; compliance deadline Dec. 10

November 6, 2018 By Clara Richter

The National Propane Gas Association says it is reviewing the rule, which covers propane field technician operators in one specific scenario.

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FMCSA seeks public comment on hours-of-service regulations

September 13, 2018 By Clara Richter

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking responds to congressional, industry and citizen concerns surrounding current hours-of-service regulations.

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NPGA provides industry update on regulatory issues

April 24, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The National Propane Gas Association hosted a fast-track session at the Propane Expo to discuss key regulatory issues affecting the industry, including cylinder requalification and crane operator training.

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Consumer confidence in propane tied to trained, certified workforce

June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

NFPA requirements, DOT compliance, motor carrier rules, OSHA standards, fuel gas code provisions: The list of rules and regulations to which today’s retail propane marketer must comply can seem endless.

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