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Details of Virginia case serve as serious reminder

September 1, 2025 By

The incident involving an underground propane tank took place in February 2024.

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Review code requirements for underground tanks

December 25, 2024 By

Understand the safety requirements for installation, material and equipment when it comes to underground tanks.

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Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By

In a groundbreaking 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a decades-long legal precedent that gave federal agencies power to interpret laws passed by Congress for regulatory purposes.

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Solid record at trial court level nets positive legal outcomes

April 30, 2024 By

A recent case shows why building a solid record at the trial court level can net positive outcomes, John McCoy explains in his latest column.

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The 3 biggest lawsuit risks for propane marketers

April 8, 2024 By

Best practices and learned experiences from the Propane Safety Summit reverberate throughout the industry.

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Quiz: How safe are your propane operations?

April 8, 2024 By

How well are you protecting your company against the most common legal perils? Find out by taking this…

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What is a ‘qualified agency’?

March 4, 2024 By

John McCoy explains what “qualified agency” means, how the designation applies during a trial and why it matters for propane marketers.

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How to manage emergency situations

December 25, 2023 By

To manage emergency situations, propane marketers should know that explosion risks do not include injuries to first responders.

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Legal action fund positions NPGA for the courts

November 2, 2023 By

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) approved the formation of a legal action fund to support the industry’s fight for energy choice.

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Dealing with risk in propane delivery

October 30, 2023 By

Reducing your risk in propane delivery should always start with an understanding of where your risks lie.

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