NPGA prepares for Propane Days, discusses legislative issues
March 31, 2019 By Allison Barwacz
The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Michael Baker discusses how the association is preparing for the 2019 Propane […]
Read More 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 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 Proposed legislation addresses pitfalls that led to propane shortage
September 22, 2014 By LP Gas
Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the Propane Supply and Security Act, legislation that he says will address the […]
Read More Legislation emerges to prevent future propane shortages
August 1, 2014 By LP Gas
The Senate introduced a bill to address the causes of last winter’s propane shortage and provide solutions to […]
Read More Reliable Home Heating Act signed into law, streamlines hours-of-service process
July 1, 2014 By LP Gas
President Barack Obama signed the Reliable Home Heating Act into law on June 30, the National Propane Gas […]
Read More Alternative fuel vehicle bill to encourage autogas growth
July 3, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation to promote a more diverse mix of transportation fuels.
Read More Changes made to hazardous materials business plan law
November 3, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Hazardous materials business plans required for certain California companies.
Read More Your risk of criminal liability
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The phrase corporate criminals evokes images of the high-profile financial meltdowns at Enron, Worldcom and Tyco, as well as the subsequent convictions of those corporations’ top executives. Criminal liability and jail time are not just reserved for jet-setting executives at Fortune 500 companies, however. Managers in the oil, gas and propane industries face the potential for civil and criminal sanctions from a wide variety of state and federal statutes. Given the often-complex web of laws governing these industries, well-meaning executives can find their company, or themselves, subject to criminal prosecution.
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