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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DOE recognizes non-condensing furnace tech in proposed rulemaking
September 10, 2019 By Brian Richesson
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notice of proposed rulemaking comes after the agency considered public comments on a petition by the gas industry.
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NPGA provides industry update on regulatory issues
April 24, 2017 By Megan Smalley
The National Propane Gas Association hosted a fast-track session at the Propane Expo to discuss key regulatory issues affecting the industry, including cylinder requalification and crane operator training.
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Additional hours-of-service regulations blocked
March 15, 2017 By Kevin Yanik
The inspector general released a research study that prevents the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from implementing additional regulations on hours-of-service requirements
Read More Season of Giving – and Passing Key Legislation
January 1, 2008 By Lisa Bontempo
Perhaps December really is the season of miracles. For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress has passed and the president has approved an increase in the corporate average fuel economy standard (CAF?) as part of the new energy law. Congress approved the measure overwhelmingly – 314-100 in the House and 88-6 in the Senate.
Read More Safety by industry concensus
February 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
Actions have always been influenced by politics and consensus. It’s much easier to sort out right and wrong when hindsight is 20/20 and situational ethics having been exposed for what they are. But passions run deep and old ways are hard to change. We also don’t like our dirty laundry aired to the world, even when it’s for our own good.
Read More DOT releases new transportation regulations
July 1, 2005 By LP Gas
The Department of Transportation issued a series of new rules this spring governing the transportation of propane.
Read More Full plates lead to stop and go safety
May 1, 2005 By Jay Johnston
While attending the Southeastern Trade Show, I had dinner with some safety friends at a unique, all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbeque restaurant.
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