Bill addressing jurisdictional propane systems passes Congress
June 22, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
Both chambers of Congress passed a bill that includes a provision requiring a review of the regulations on jurisdictional propane systems.
Read More Labor Department implementing new overtime rule
May 19, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that employers will be required to pay workers who earn up…
Read More Regs on propane jurisdictional systems gain House committee’s attention
April 27, 2016 By Megan Smalley
The House Energy & Commerce Committee approved an amendment to H.R. 5050, the Pipeline Safety Act of 2016,…
Read More New excise tax rate established for propane
February 24, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new excise tax rate calculation for propane to account for the…
Read More PHMSA: Snow, ice buildup a threat to pipeline equipment
February 11, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a bulletin advising owners and operators of petroleum gas…
Read More Congress approves legislation extending alternative fuels tax credit
December 17, 2015 By Kevin Yanik
Congress passed combined tax-relief and government funding legislation that has positive implications for the propane industry, the National…
Read More FAST Act highway bill addresses propane issues
December 14, 2015 By Megan Smalley
President Obama signed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) into law Dec. 4. The five-year, $305…
Read More Propane a benefactor of excise tax equalization
August 3, 2015 By Kevin Yanik
President Obama signed a bill that includes a provision equalizing excise tax rates for LP gas, liquefied natural…
Read More Industry finds a friend in Ohio congressman
June 18, 2015 By Kevin Yanik
The people kept coming. Truckers. Railroad representatives. Shippers of all kinds. They continuously flowed into Bob Latta’s office…
Read More Slideshow: 2015 Propane Days
June 18, 2015 By Kevin Yanik
Propane retailers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives stormed Capitol Hill during the National Propane Gas Association‘s 11th annual…
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