TIME TO GET CERTIFIED!

WVPGA's Certified Employee Training Program is set for 2010!

• Martinsburg, WV
  • July 26-27, 2010 Basic Principles & Practices 1.0
  • July 28-30, 2010 Installing Vapor Systems 4.2
• Bridgeport, WV
  THE CLASSES AT THIS LOCATION ARE FULL. NO MORE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • August 16-17, 2010 Basic Principles & Practices 1.0
  • August 18-20, 2010 Installing Vapor Systems 4.2
  THE CLASSES AT THIS LOCATION ARE FULL. NO MORE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  

WVPGA 2010 Bobtail Rodeo

The Rodeo was held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Charles Town Races and Slots, Charles Town, WV

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THINK SAFETY - Spring 2010 Edition

Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) - What does it mean for you?

Find out in this issue of Think Safety!

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CHECK OUT THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE PROPANE EXCHANGE

In this issue:

• March Busy Time for Propane Industry in West Virginia
• GET Your Copy of New Employee HazMat Training
• Radio PSAs on Safe Grilling
• 3 Reminders for NPGA’s Southeastern Convention & Expo
• Pictures from Fire School

WVPGA Propane Emergencies Class

It was held on Monday, March 13-14, 2010 Sissonville, WV

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NEW PLUMBERS REGULATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE PROPANE TECHNICIANS

Responding to some questions and concerns from the West Virginia Propane Gas Association that recently issued licensing regulation from the West Virginia Division of Labor include propane technicians, the Commissioner of West Virginia, David W. Mullins responded:

Pursuant to the ... codes, and based on the information you [Rudy Seacrist] have supplied, these [propane] technicians would not be required to obtain a plumbers' license."

A letter, dated October 29, 2008, to WVPGA Lobbyist Rudy Seacrist from Commissioner David W. Mullins details the statement. Please download and read the letter.

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DHS Publishes Final Appendix A in Federal Register

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final "Chemicals of Interest" list or Appendix A in the Federal Register on November 20. The 60-day compliance countdown for propane marketers is now ticking down. Propane marketers must register with DHS by January 19, 2008.

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NPGA MEMORANDUM ON UNIFIED MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION FEE

On August 24, 2007, DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finalized a rule that established initial fees for 2007 and a fee bracket structure for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement.

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New Fleet Calculator Shows Cost Benefits to Using Propane-Powered Vehicles

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently launched a new online Fleet Calculator to assist the industry in comparing the cost of propane-powered vehicles versus gasoline and diesel vehicles. The tool will help potential customers understand the financial benefits of switching to propane, especially with new propane products available or soon to be on the market (GM 8.1-L engine platform, Roush/F-150, Blue Bird school bus programs, and numerous aftermarket systems available) combined with the alternative fuel tax credits. The Fleet Calculator is an interactive tool that provides marketers and customers with hard numbers to demonstrate the savings realized by driving propane-powered vehicles. The worksheet results can be printed or emailed to the user

For more information on the NEW Fleet Calculator...