House, Senate still at odds over policy
August 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Conferees are trying to iron out differences in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed by each House.
Read More DOT releases new transportation regulations
July 1, 2005 By LP Gas
The Department of Transportation issued a series of new rules this spring governing the transportation of propane.
Read More Stepping up to highway safety
May 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Commercial motor vehicle highway safety should become the next major state traffic initiative, the U.S. House of Representatives has decreed.
Read More GPS proven best for hazmat tracking
March 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Wireless global positioning systems have thus far shown the highest promise as a new technology to track hazardous material shipments.
Read More Congress trimming domestic spending
February 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Energy programs will be affected by the decision due to an across-the-board budget cut in the omnibus appropriations bill.
Read More Hazmat transport rules still evolving
January 1, 2005 By LP Gas
The Transportation Security Administration has changed the rules for individuals applying for a hazardous materials endorsement for a commercial driver’s license.
Read More Hours-of-service changes on table
December 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is offering to let motor carriers track their own hours of service via electronic or paper records.
Read More Final tax bill drops propane incentives
November 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Conference committee……loses Senate’s deductions for buying clean-fuel cars, credits for buying hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles, and a 50 percent credit for installing clean-fuel refueling stations.
Read More GAO pans pipeline safety efforts
October 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The Office of Pipeline Safety has not yet developed a policy that defines its new, more aggressive enforcement strategy or describes how it will contribute to the achievement of its performance goals.
Read More Motor fuel remains a distant second
September 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Without considerable advances in alternative fuel and vehicle technology . . . it is unlikely that any fuel will replace petroleum-based fuels in the near future.
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