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5 propane industry questions for 2025

January 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

It’s natural to wonder what the next 12 months will hold for each of us, but what about for the propane industry? Here are five questions to ponder.

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Supreme Court limits federal agencies’ power by overturning Chevron

August 5, 2024 By Chris Markham

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.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency, lawsuits, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane legal issues, regulations, regulatory, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

California approves rule banning spark-ignited forklifts

July 2, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The California Air Resources Board passed a new regulation that will phase out the operation of large spark-ignited forklifts beginning in 2026.

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, CARB, Colin Sueyres, forklifts, propane forklifts, regulations, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

EPA regulations pose threats to truck fleets. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Trucking fleets push back on EPA emissions standards

June 14, 2024 By Chris Lewis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle and truck mandates are working their way through the system – but not without pushback.

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Respond to DOE rulemakings

April 25, 2024 By Tom Jaenicke

Don’t let actions and recent rulemaking activities by the Department of Energy (DOE) force your customers to drift.

This article is tagged with April 2024, Department of Energy (DOE), legal, Marketing Mix, propane appliances, regulations, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations

October 16, 2023 By LP Gas

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.

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Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), regulations, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

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Roush CleanTech earns ultra-low NOx certification from CARB

January 20, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Roush CleanTech earned the ultra-low NOx certification from the California Air Resources Board with its Gen 5 propane engine in Blue Bird school buses.

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CFATS program reauthorized; hazmat endorsement requirements delayed

October 15, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program is renewed for three years. Certain requirements regarding hazmat endorsements are delayed.

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