Will federal intervention help ease supply, distribution issues?
July 24, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
Propane leaders reach out to legislators, agencies in effort to strengthen supply, distribution chain after last winter’s struggles….
Read More DOT: More health professionals available for mandatory driver exams
July 8, 2014 By LP Gas
Eight thousand more health professionals were added to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners since the new…
Read More FMCSA study supports hours-of-service rule change
February 6, 2014 By LP Gas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released findings from a third-party study providing…
Read More PHMSA issues odorant-related safety alert
July 29, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a safety alert on the risks associated with the under-odorization of liquefied petroleum gas.
Read More Propane bobtail pressure test parameters assessed
July 23, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration accepted NPGA’s request for a rulemaking to extend the bobtail pressure test requalification period.
Read More New hours-of-service rules for truck drivers in effect
July 23, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
New federal regulations designed to improve safety by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect on July 1.
Read More New legislation in pipeline to boost autogas’ viability
June 26, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Sen. Bob Casey unveiled legislation that he says would improve the nation’s clean energy infrastructure and put more alternative fuel trucks on the road.
Read More Operational failures force major cylinder recall
May 29, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an emergency recall on all cylinders manufactured by The Lite Cylinder Co. Inc.
Read More West turns wild with extreme cold, marketers scrambling for supply
February 6, 2013 By Brian Richesson
As the bitterly cold air moved in the West, states of emergencies were declared and HOS exemptions granted, allowing propane delivery drivers to meet demand.
Read More 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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